Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-American philosopher and author. She is most recognized as the creator of the philosophy of Objectivism and as the author of the influential novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. A forceful and uncompromising author who championed the individual above all, Rand’s works are controversial, thought-provoking and generate strong opinions both pro and con. Her ideas continue to be debated in modern political, business and social life.
