Ayn Rand Was a Dangerous, Pseudo-Intellectual Piece of Garbage

Her philosophy has been roundly discredited, yet she still wields tremendous influence on virtually all aspects of society.

Although she died in 1982, her followers still wield significant influence (Image Credit: Public Domain)

Every now and then, a politician will make the unfortunate choice of quoting Ayn Rand because they found a statement that seemingly supports individualism, small government, personal responsibility, or a strong work ethic. However, what they don’t realize is that beyond a few clever soundbites, Ayn Rand was not only a despicable person but she pushed a dangerous philosophy that has been laughed at by philosophers since its inception. Her only supporters today are those that haven’t read her work beyond surface level or are equally despicable.

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For example, Karen Buck, a UK Labor Party representative, tweeted an Ayn Rand quote on July 18th, 2021:“We are fast approaching the stage of ultimate inversion: the stage where government is free to do as it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission.” On the surface, this is a perfectly reasonable…