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Jennifer Burns on Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand

Conversations with Tyler

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Legacies of Friedman and Rand

This chapter examines the enduring impact of Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand on economic thought and cultural discourse, reflecting on their relationships with contemporaries and their complex ideological conflicts. The conversation reveals how personal friendships influenced their ideas and the historical contexts that shaped their philosophies, particularly focusing on tensions over moral and economic arguments. Additionally, it explores the portrayal of women in literature and how both figures navigated their personal and professional lives against the backdrop of mid-20th century America.

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