#185

Mentioned in 88 episodes

The Fountainhead

Book • 1996

Published in 1943, 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand tells the story of Howard Roark, a young and innovative architect who refuses to compromise his artistic vision despite the opposition from society.

The novel explores themes of individualism, egoism, and the conflict between those who think for themselves (the 'first-handers') and those who follow the opinions of others (the 'second-handers').

It also delves into the lives of other characters such as Dominique Francon, Peter Keating, Ellsworth Toohey, and Gail Wynand, each representing different aspects of Rand's philosophical ideas.

The book is a defense of egoism and individualism, presenting a radical rethinking of basic moral concepts and challenging conventional notions of selfishness and altruism.

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Mentioned in 88 episodes

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in relation to Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on the character Howard Roark.

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when talking about his early love for architecture.

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, shaping the location scouting for the film 'Mountainhead'.

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Brian Scott

in the context of discussing the importance of aligning with a greater reality than just one's own.

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as an author whose books, "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged", are used as a kind of bible in finance and entrepreneurship.

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