The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z (Ayn Rand Library)

Ayn Rand was one of the most original thinkers of the 20th century and a magnificent defender of freedom and capitalism. She was also a prescient critic of a consensus that has since proved harmful and been discarded. This encyclopaedic work provides easy reference to all the key ideas in her extensive writings and the vast range of issues that she dealt with. Approximately 400 entries are arranged alphabetically, making it... Read Full Review

This work is extraordinarily useful for a person studying Ayn Rand's philosophy. This well organized book offers an explanation of Ayn Rand's crucial concepts, as well as commonly used terms. It also presents, in brief, her views of other schools of thought. One can spend a lot of time simply browsing through the work. "The Ayn Rand Lexicon" displays information by essentials, allowing the reader to understand ideological... Read Full Review

When I recall Ayn Rand had something unique and cogent to say about some topic, but I can't remember where or her exact formulation, this is where I go to look it up. I find what I'm looking for in seconds. It is one of my most used reference books. I would recommend this to Ayn Rand admirers, serious philosophy scholars (whether you love Rand or hate her), and anyone looking for some really interesting quotes.

Most people do not know Ayn Rand's ideas. The Ayn Rand Lexicon provides a way to quickly discover what Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism says about various philosophic issues. The references cited in the book can guide further research.

The book is filled with definitions, and quotations in context, on a wide array of topics.Students of Objectivism will find most of the concepts from Rand's non-fiction books distilled and indexed alphabetically.This book is a must-have if you take reality, reason, and your life seriously.