The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics.The Passion Of Ayn Rand's Critics James Stevens James Stevens may refer to:
Durban House Publishing 7502 Greenville Avenue, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75231 Holly White & Associates (Publicity) 29734 Nella Lane, Vista, CA 92084 1930754671 $27.95 www.durbanhouse.com Controversial philosopher and successful novelist Ayn Rand Noun 1. Ayn Rand - United States writer (born in Russia) noted for her polemical novels and political conservativism (1905-1982) Rand was the subject of posthumous biographies by Nathaniel Branden Nathaniel Branden, né Nathan Blumenthal (born 1930) is a psychotherapist and writer best known today for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A one-time associate of novelist Ayn Rand, Branden had a prominent role in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. and Barbara Branden Barbara Branden (born 1929, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a writer, editor, and lecturer. She is the author of The Passion of Ayn Rand, a biography. Barbara met her husband, Nathaniel Branden, on account of their mutual interest in Ayn Rand's works. . These biographies gave misleading portrayals of Rand's life and character. Now in James Valliant's The Passion Of Ayn Rand's Critics: The Case Against The Brandens, a long awaited corrective is applied as readers are provided for the first time with Rand's own never-before-seen journal entries on the Brandens, as well as the first in-depth analysis of the Brandens' own works which reveal their profoundly inaccurate and simply unjust depiction of their former mentor. A welcome and highly recommended read (especially for those with an interest in the life, work, and thought of Ayn Rand), The Passion Of Ayn Rand's Critics debunks the myths promulgated prom·ul·gate tr.v. prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing, prom·ul·gates 1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce. 2. by the Brandens and makes an informed and informative contribution to a truer understanding of the value and controversies of Ayn Rand's contributions philosophical legacy. |
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