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Bookmark or Share- The Fountainhead | Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Individualism | BritannicaThe Fountainhead, novel by Ayn Rand, published in 1943. An exposition of the author’s anticommunist philosophy of “objectivism,” The Fountainhead tells of the struggle of genius architect Howard Roark—said to be based on Frank Lloyd Wright—as he confronts conformist mediocrity. In Rand’s world,
- 'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' blow up Rand's ... - The Forward1943’s The Fountainhead introduced the world to a laconic architect named Howard Roark. A beta version of the Objectivist alpha — Rand would formalize her philosophy in the years after the ...
- Howard Roark: A Revolt against Modern CultureRoark’s mindset, vision, and dedication to the positive act of creating are the highest form of rebellion today. He has reverence for human potential and ability, for man the giant, whereas modern culture sees human beings as weak, vulnerable, and at constant risk.
- The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand’s Architectural MasterpieceAyn Rand's novel "The Fountainhead" explores themes of individualism and creativity through the lens of Objectivism, her philosophical system. The story
- The controversial message of Ayn Rand’s The FountainheadThe novel champions individualism through its protagonist Howard Roark but some of his actions are incredibly problematic. Because of this, The Fountainhead has always been a controversial book.
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