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Price cut by 33%
Monna Vanna
By Maurice Maeterlinck
Sale price available through August 31, 2008
It is the late fifteenth century, and the battered city of Pisa faces imminent vanquishment by the superior army of
Florence. As the city's commander prepares for the inevitable end, he receives from the enemy an astonishing offer of
rescue. The attack will be called off, the siege will be lifted, the starving city will be resupplied—on one condition.
The commander's wife, a woman revered as the epitome of honor and virtue, must surrender her body for a night to the
hated leader of the Florentine army.
Thus begins Monna Vanna—and thus is unleashed a torrent of conflicts and sub-conflicts, masterfully orchestrated by the
playwright, concerning the meaning of honor and the pursuit of values.
You will find a noble, distinctively elevated spirit in this 1902 drama. All the characters, even minor ones, are
loyally committed to some moral principle and act only out of profound conviction. There are no shallow men or petty
motives here—only heroic figures, sublime choices and epic decisions.
Ayn Rand called Monna Vanna "One of the greatest plays in all world literature."
Softcover; 112 pages: $14.75 $9.95
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Price cut by 43%
We the Living movie (VHS)
By Ayn Rand
Directed by Goffredo Alessandrini
First produced in fascist Italy during World War II, this is the painstakingly restored film version of Ayn Rand's
novel We the Living. She did virtually all the major (esthetic and philosophical) re-editing. The result,
she later said, was far superior to what Hollywood would ever have allowed. The film is actually an adaptation of
two films, Noi Vivi and Addio Kira, originally produced, without authorization, in Italy in 1942.
In addition to being a shining example of Ayn Rand's work, the film is a fascinating historical piece.
(174 min., B & W; Italian with English subtitles)
VHS: 39.95 (formerly $69.75)
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The Ayn Rand Photo Series Set 7:
Ayn Rand and Frank O'Connor
As the latest installment from the Ayn Rand Photo Series, the Ayn Rand Bookstore presents "Ayn Rand and Frank O'Connor,"
a set of four historic prints available for purchase for the first time.
images that feature Ayn Rand's husband Frank O'Connor. Images include a Hollywood agency's publicity composite of Mr.
O'Connor, as well as an early color photo of him with Ayn Rand. Each photo includes a caption description
and historical anecdotes.
These prints are carefully scanned from originals housed in the Ayn Rand Archives and are reproduced in high resolution on
high-quality photographic paper. They are suitable for either framing or collecting in a special Ayn Rand Photo Series
Collector's Album, also available from the Ayn Rand Bookstore.
More info:
Photo Set 7: Ayn Rand and Frank O'Connor: $19.95
Also Available:
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Photo Set 1: Ayn Rand in Russia: $19.95
Photo Set 2: Ayn Rand in Hollywood—The Early Years: $19.95
Photo Set 3: Ayn Rand in Hollywood—Modeling Costumes: $19.95
Photo Set 4: Ayn Rand In Hollywood—The Later Years: $19.95
Photo Set 5: Ayn Rand and Entertainment Personalities: $19.95
Photo Set 6: Ayn Rand Portraits for Her Fiction and Nonfiction: $19.95
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Property Rights in American History
By Eric Daniels
This course investigates the history of property rights in America from the founding era to the present. Dr.
Daniels illustrates how property rights came under political and moral attack in the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries, and how a proper defense of property rights is the means of defending all individual
rights more fully. He also indicates, in detail, how property rights lost constitutional protection in
America's judicial system … more
(4 hrs., 36 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD: $62.95
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James Jerome Hill: Empire Builder
By Talbot Manvel
The Great Northern Railway was built without a penny of federal money and never went bankrupt. The listener will
learn the story of James J. Hill and how he took a bankrupt railroad in Minnesota and built it into a
transcontinental railroad to the Pacific Ocean. Hill built slowly, but profitably, across a desolate,
inhospitable region, and turned it into the prosperous American Northwest of a million and half people, a feat
that earned him the title "Empire Builder" … more
(75 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD: $18.75
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Plato's Laws
By Robert Mayhew
"God or some human-strangers, who is given credit for laying down your laws?" So begins Plato's last and
longest dialogue, the Laws. In the Republic, Plato created his ideal political community,
wherein philosopher-kings ruled absolutely. Years later, in the Laws, he described in detail what
he claimed is the second best city—one ruled not by philosophers but by laws. This course expands
one's knowledge of Plato's philosophy through a close look at this neglected work. As one might expect,
given the opening line of the dialogue, the main concerns of the Laws are political philosophy and
religion—and the connection between the two. Dr. Mayhew pays special attention to Book 10 of the
Laws, which contains Plato's arguments for the existence of gods and his account of what a good
city ought to do with atheists … more
(4 hrs., 24 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 6-CD set: $60.95
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The Scientific Revolution
By David Harriman
The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century was a turning point in the history of human thought. The
efficacy of the inductive method, based on experiment and mathematics, was dramatically demonstrated in the
work of a few great men. In this course, Mr. Harriman focuses primarily on Kepler and Newton. Their discovery
processes are examined, and the epistemological criteria of proof for a scientific theory are
discussed … more
(4 hrs., 38 min., with Q & A)
More info:
Audio CD; 4-CD set: $62.95
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The Morality of Capitalism
By Eric Daniels
(ARI Lecture Series; May 22, 2008)
Despite capitalism's enormous success in producing material abundance and political freedom, it faces a
crisis—one that may lead to its demise. Capitalism is perishing because its supposed defenders lack a real
defense.
In this lecture, Eric Daniels explores the most common arguments in favor of capitalism. He finds that they all
break down in the face of the popular argument that capitalism is immoral and destructive—because it is
selfish. Dr. Daniels explains that only Ayn Rand's crucial insight—that capitalism is the only moral social
system because it is based on "the virtue of selfishness"—can truly defend capitalism. He illustrates the
need for a moral, and not just an economic, defense of
capitalism. … more
(2 hrs., 23 min., with Q & A)
More info:
DVD: $18.95
Audio CD; 2-CD set: $16.95
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Thomas Edison: Self-Made Inventor
By Elan Journo
During his long, enormously productive career, Thomas Alva Edison brought into the world a plethora of
life-enhancing values. What underlay Edison's legendary productiveness and dedication to his goals? This
talk, which explores his career through 1884, aims to answer that
question … more
(92 min., with Q & A)
More info:
Audio CD; 2-CD set: $22.95
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Two, Three, Four and All That
By Pat Corvini
Number, though ubiquitous, is widely misunderstood. Drawing on Objectivist epistemology, this course sheds new light
on the subject by sketching a reduction of the key ideas behind the modern number system and by showing their
connection to cognition in general. Recognizing the objectivity of number provides a new framework for resolving
historical and modern debates, and yields a heightened appreciation for the science of mathematics as a
whole … more
(4 hrs., 29 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 6-CD set: $61.95
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Woodstock's Legacy: The Rise of Environmentalism and the Religious Right
By Yaron Brook
(ARI Lecture Series; May 1, 2008)
At Ford Hall Forum in 1969, Ayn Rand examined the cultural significance of two high-profile, enormously well-attended
but very different events: Woodstock and the Apollo 11 launch. She showed why these two events, so opposite
in nature, were a product of a long-standing philosophical dichotomy, reason versus emotion.
In this talk, Yaron Brook considers how these two opposing forces have manifested themselves in American culture in the
ensuing decades. He examines the Apollonian elements which are lifting us to the stars. And he examines the Dionysian
elements—religion and environmentalism—which are dragging us back down into the mud, figuratively and
literally … more
(2 hrs., 9 min., with Q & A)
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DVD: $18.95
Audio CD; 2-CD set: $16.95
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American Slavery, American Freedom
By C. Bradley Thompson
This course examines the intellectual and political history of the movement to abolish slavery in the United States. Lecture
one presents the history of American slavery and the political philosophy of those who defended it. Lecture two examines the
rise of the Abolitionist movement in the 1830s. Lecture three elucidates the wide spectrum of ideas and political programs
open to antislavery advocates during the antebellum period … more
(4 hrs., 15 min., with Q & A)
More info:
Audio CD; 6-CD set: $58.95
Also by C. Bradley Thompson:
Antislavery Political Writings, 1833–1860: A Reader
The abolitionist movement in nineteenth century America led directly to the end of slavery in the United States. The movement
was deeply divided, however, as abolitionists clashed with each other over methods, strategies, and tactics, as well as with
proslavery opponents. This unique collection of more than twenty original documents captures the deep ideological divisions
within the abolitionist movement. Together these selections demonstrate the development and deep disputes within the
antislavery movement in the years leading up to and including the Civil War.
More info:
Softcover; 320 pages: $29.95
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Economics (part 1): The Nature of Economics, Wealth and the Division of Labor
By Brian P. Simpson
This course is part 1 of a multi-part economics course. Some questions answered in part 1 include: Is economics the science of
scarcity and choice or the science of wealth creation? How does the division of labor increase productivity?
This course is equivalent to a basic undergraduate economics course, except it is taught from an Objectivist perspective. It
refutes many fallacies taught in university economics and demonstrates why it is important to understand
economics … more
(4 hrs., 29 min., with Q & A)
More info:
Audio CD; 6-CD set: $61.95
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Money Can Buy Happiness
By Tara Smith
Tara Smith challenges the bromide that says that money cannot buy happiness. She argues that money's critics often
misunderstand the source and value of money, criticize it on the basis of faulty philosophical assumptions, or focus
only on pathologies involving money but stemming from other problems. Smith explains the source of money, its great
value as a tool of economic exchange, and, when earned and used well, its considerable physical and psychological
rewards. This edition is a reprint of an essay first published in Reason Papers (Summer
2003) … more
(25 pages)
More info:
Booklet: $5.95
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The Creation of Ayn Rand's Ultimate Ideal Man: Who Was John Galt?
By Shoshana Milgram
This lecture describes the creation of John Galt from Ayn Rand's earliest thoughts about the character, through her
preparatory notes and the edited drafts of the manuscript, to the final text of the novel. Topics include key
elements of the characterization, significant changes in Galt's plot function and in his relationships with other
characters, inspirations from fiction and from life, editing for style and content, and the catch phrase "Who is
John Galt?" … more
(81 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 2-CD set: $19.75
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Darwin and the Discovery of Evolution
By Keith Lockitch
(ARI Lecture Series; March 13, 2008)
The theory of evolution is often disparaged by its opponents as being "just a theory"—i.e., a speculative
hypothesis with little basis in hard, scientific facts. But this claim carries with it the implied accusation that
Charles Darwin was "just a theorist"—i.e., that he was merely an armchair scientist and that his life's work
was nothing more than an exercise in arbitrary speculation. A look at Darwin's pioneering discoveries, however,
reveals the grave injustice of this accusation. Darwin was not "just a theorist" and evolution is not "just a
theory." In this talk, Dr. Lockitch explores Darwin's life and work, focusing on the steps by which he came to
discover and prove the theory of evolution by natural
selection … more
(Approx. 2 hrs., with Q & A)
More info:
DVD: $18.95
Audio CD; 2-CD set: $16.95
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The Science of Selfishness
By Craig Biddle
This course demonstrates that ethics, like physics, is scientific through and through—that its principles are
observation-based, logical and absolute—and that if one grasps and applies them, one can achieve and maintain
a life of profound happiness. Mr. Biddle examines, concretizes and clarifies the principles of selfishness, showing
their connection to perceptual reality, emphasizing their life-serving purpose, demonstrating their
interrelationships, discussing their proper applications and offering techniques for incorporating them into one's
daily life. … more
(4 hrs., 26 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 6-CD set: $60.95
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The History of England (part 3), 1337–1453: The Hundred Years' War
By Andrew Lewis
The dominant feature of fourteenth- and early fifteenth-century English history was the lengthy and destructive war with
France: the Hundred Years' War. By the time the war began, England had established a representative parliament, but feudal
custom still dominated society. This course examines England's political history, from 1337 to 1453, to identify the cause,
events and consequences of the war, and their impact on English politics and
society … more
(4 hrs., 34 min., with Q & A)
More info:
Audio CD; 4-CD set: $61.95
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The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant (part 1 of 3): Kant's Theoretical Philosophy
By Jason Rheins
This course presents the historical context in which Kant developed his metaphysics and epistemology, and explains his
most important ideas. Through the analysis of both the content and the methodology of his mature philosophical system,
students will become acquainted with the essential elements and spirit of Kant's "critical" philosophy of Transcendental
Idealism and will gain a richer appreciation of his profound
influence … more
(4 hrs., 27 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 6-CD set: $60.95
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The "Market Failure" Fallacy
By Brian Simpson
(ARI Lecture Series; January 31, 2008)
Brian Simpson attacks the notion of "market failure," arguing for the moral and productive superiority of
capitalism, the immorality and destructive economic consequences of environmentalism, and the need to
integrate economic analysis with Ayn Rand's revolutionary moral theory of rational egoism in order to
properly defend capitalism … more
(Approx. 2 hrs., with Q & A)
More info:
DVD: $18.95
Audio CD; 2-CD set: $16.95
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Ayn Rand's Ethics: From The Fountainhead to Atlas Shrugged
By Darryl Wright
Ayn Rand originally envisioned Atlas Shrugged as a socio-political novel that would build on the ethical ideas of
The Fountainhead. But as she worked on Atlas, she developed and revised her ethical thought in unexpected ways.
This lecture explores how, and why, her ideas changed. Special attention is given to the pivotal role of "The Moral Basis of
Individualism," the nonfiction work Rand began shortly after the publication of The Fountainhead (but later set
aside) … more
(83 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 2-CD set: $20.25
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Lewis and Clark: Pioneering Partners
By Debi Ghate
Lewis and Clark were more than just rugged adventurers—they were pioneering partners who combined their unique
individual strengths to achieve greater heights together than they could have separately. How did Lewis and Clark lead
this risk-fraught military expedition into the unknown and back with such success? In this lecture, Ms. Ghate tells the
story of two committed individuals whose partnership led to the opening up of an entire
continent … more
(91 min., with Q & A)
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Audio CD; 2-CD set: $21.95
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Men's and Women's Ayn Rand Institute
Fleece Pullovers
The Ayn Rand Institute has specially licensed these new fleece pullovers, available exclusively through the Ayn Rand Bookstore.
Made with high-quality, static-resistant material that's soft, comfortable and machine washable. Show your support of ARI while
keeping warm with these stylish pullovers—perfect for layering!
Men's Fleece Pullover
High-quality gray fleece pullover featuring an embroidered Ayn Rand Institute logo. Comfortable, easy to layer and made
with static-resistant fabric that prevents static cling, static shock and lint/pet hair build-up. Machine washable.
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High-quality ivory fleece pullover featuring an embroidered Ayn Rand Institute logo. Tailored fit specifically for women.
Comfortable, easy to layer and made with static-resistant fabric that prevents static cling, static shock and lint/pet
hair build-up. Machine washable.
Available Sizes:
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The Objective Standard
A Journal of Culture and Politics
Subscriptions are now available through the Ayn Rand Bookstore
From the publisher:
"The Objective Standard is a quarterly journal of culture and politics based on the idea that for every human
concern—from personal matters to foreign policy, from the sciences to the arts, from education to
legislation—there are demonstrably objective standards by reference to which we can assess what is true or
false, good or bad, right or wrong. The purpose of the journal is to analyze and evaluate ideas, trends, events,
and policies accordingly.
"We maintain that the standards of both knowledge and value derive from the facts of reality; that truth is
discovered only by means of reason, i.e., through observation and logic; that the factual requirements of man's
life on earth determine his moral values; that the selfish pursuit of one's own life-serving goals is virtuous;
and that individual rights are moral principles defining the fundamental requirements of a civilized society.
"We stand opposed to the notion that the standards of knowledge and value are not factual but subjective
(feeling-based) or other-worldly (faith-based); that truth is ultimately dictated by majority opinion or a
"supernatural" being's will; that democratic consensus or "God's word" determines what is moral; that sacrifice
for the common good or in obedience to "God's commands" is virtuous; and that rights are social conventions or
"divine decrees."
"In stark contrast to these philosophic approaches, ours is a philosophy of reality, reason, egoism, and laissez-faire
capitalism. In a word, we uphold Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand, and it serves as our frame of reference
in analyzing the cultural and political issues of the day."
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