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Podcast: The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Episode: Was Ayn Rand Anti-Family?
Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwT-unSQu_8
Podcast audio:
In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Samantha Watkins and Ben Bayer tackle the common criticism that Ayn Rand is "anti-family" and analyze its philosophical roots. They examine claims that Rand's novels omit discussions of having children and explore what her actual views on parenting reveal about living a rational, selfish life.
Among the topics covered:
● Debunking the notion that Rand ignores children and parenting;● Rand’s actual view on children and parenting;● How choosing to be a parent can be a rational value;● Why parenting doesn't require sacrifice;● Why "fertili...