Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand was a Russian-born American writer and philosopher known for her novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, as well as for developing a philosophical system called Objectivism.

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Birth Name :

Alissa Zinovievna Rosenbaum

Profession :

Philosopher

Birthday :

February 2, 1905

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

March 06, 1982

Age :

77

Birthplace :

St. Petersburg, Russia

Ayn Rand, a Russian-American writer and philosopher, gained recognition for her novels “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged.” She created the philosophical system known as Objectivism, which highlights individualism and rational self-interest. Besides her fictional works, Rand authored non-fiction books like “The Virtue of Selfishness” and “Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal.” She also worked as a Hollywood screenwriter in the 1940s. Although she had a challenging personality, her ideas continue to impact conservative and libertarian circles.