![]() I'll address this presently, but first, I'd like to discuss the movie itself, in terms of its non-philosophical elements. However, after watching the 1949 King Vidor film The Fountainhead, based on a script written by Rand, I realize that her conception of creative originality is hugely flawed. I think people should try as much as possible to be original, and I think people should stick to their principles. ![]() Who could reject Howard Roark's dedication to a personal vision? I certainly could not. But, I told myself, her ideas concerning artistic integrity were still good. Yes, she dismisses Kant, Descartes, Wittgenstein, and others, without properly engaging with them. Yes, I agree, Ayn Rand's political philosophy is ruthless. Almost all of them agree that Ayn Rand was not a respectable thinker, but somebody who made wild claims and didn't back herself up with detailed argument.Īlthough, because I'm stubborn, up until recently I've continued to hold sympathy for The Fountainhead. For another, I've listened to philosophers and students of philosophy discuss and dissect her ideas. For one thing, I've seen more vitriol thrown at her than any other philosopher, even Heidegger (and he was a Nazi). ![]() Over the last few years that initial (sympathetic) reception of Ayn Rand and The Fountainhead has been compromised. Howard Roark felt exactly the same way I did. I still remember the first pages: They blew my nineteen-year-old brain. A few days later I was laying in my tent, trying and failing to sleep, so I brought the Ayn Rand novel out and started reading it. I was going camping and needed reading material, and because it looked as good as anything, I threw it in my pack. I read The Fountainhead when I was nineteen. Contact us with your post idea, or better yet, just write it up for us. reviews of recently released books or philosophical reviews of films or other media). We also welcome submissions covering current events in philosophy (e.g. Readers with some writing chops who have resources and/or thoughts to share relevant to the current PEL episode (or past ones) are always invited to contribute to this blog. He can offer access to NOVA Parks outside the times open to the public, which is a unique opportunity.Editor's Note: Thanks to Noah Dunn for this submission. He is an ACA certified paddle instructor and has a wealth of knowledge on local ecology, especially bird life. NOVA Parks offers public and private guided tours via the Roving Naturalist program led by Matt Felperin. Please complete the to submit your request. Group rentals are available upon request. Patrons are required to row back once the battery has died. Batteries may last for longer if run intermittently or at lower speeds. If renting a trolling motor with a battery, please be advised that the trolling motor batteries only last for an hour when run on full speed. Users can rent boats by the hour or for the entire day. Rentals are typically open for business from March to mid-November, weather permitting. Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Parkįountainhead rents out a variety of boats for use on the Occoquan Reservoir, including 3 and 4 person jon boats (trolling motors and batteries available), kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park. ![]() Battle of Upperville | Goose Creek Historic Park.
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