Atlas Shrugged

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    By definition, “public good” is a commodity that is provided without benefit to ALL members of a society either by government, a private individual, or an organization. Hank Rearden proudly says, “The public good be damned. I will have no part of it!” (445) This profound statement brought the courtroom to an uproar of cheer and applause, leaving Hank just as startled as the three judges before him. His statement was bold. His statement set him apart from a great number of business men such as,…

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    It is a novel that involves science fiction, secrecy and romance and believes that she was trying to defend capitalism. The story focuses on how great minds are hindered by government policies and how their ideas are rejected and put aside. “Atlas Shrugged”, reveals that without the utilization of the free thinking or individual mind, our society would subside into primitive savagery. The people or individuals that could make a difference have basically given up because they are tired of trying…

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    greatest display of this defense is in her book Atlas Shrugged. Rand separates her characters in groups of capitalists and socialists, and it is not difficult to determine from their characterizations which group she favors (capitalists). Throughout the book, Rand defends even the “immoral” sides of capitalism, that is the parts that might not be popular aspects, like money/greed, which is often attacked as a downside of capitalism (Atlas Shrugged, pg.…

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    Have you ever played multiple games and always wondered why most of the have something that references Atlas? Have you Ever wondered who Atlas is? Well in this essay I will explain who Atlas is in Greek Mythology. Atlas was a Titan god of endurance. He was also identified as a god of astronomy because he was the first who instructed mankind in astronomical science which was basically used for navigation and measuring the seasons. It is said, in Library of History by Diodorus Siculus, that he…

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    My journey began when I was fourteen years old and my friend introduced me to the online game World of Warcraft. At first I was skeptical that I would enjoy it, but my buddy insisted I give it a try. I chose to become a shaman, master of the elements, specializing in their restorative powers to aid my teammates in battle. I also began to study herbalism and alchemy, allowing me to search for and collect various herbs to convert them into potions. These potions could provide players with extra…

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    Savannah Hart Speech

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    As I watched Savannah Hart accept the annual New York City perseverance award with a standing ovation from the audience on TV, I lost it. That moment was the last straw. Savannah Hart is loved by the entire world. Little kids all across the nation look up to her. She singlehandedly discovered the cure for cancer while devoting her life to helping the school districts of New York City and the education system in Africa. Nevertheless, she does all this while coping with a serious heart…

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    As the bright colors of confetti covering one of the cathedrals of European football, Stadio San Siro begin to settle and the blood, sweat and tears of both Atleti and Real Madrid players begin to encrust in history, from a neutral perspective, one cannot help but feel sorry for the Atleti players who once again have been stripped off of the title of grand conquerors of Europe by their fiercest city rivals, Real Madrid. The narrative itself would have been a Marxist dream. A team with…

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    I decided to use some sources in which I already knew a bit about such as Ayn Rand’s Atlas shrugged. Then by pulling sources related to the topic at hand from resources I already analyzed and read, I was able to find resources that related to culture in some way, such as culture and politics and culture and religion. In regards to the most valuable sources, I would say although I wouldn’t consider Atlas shrugged to be the most informative of culture out of my resources, I would say it would be…

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    Karl Marx And Ayn Rand

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    Karl Marx and Ayn Rand are two of the most recognizable philosophers of the modern era. They both had extremely differing views on how money should be used and what money is good for. Ayn Rand, famous for her books Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, has a strong belief that money is not a force for evil, but a force for good and change. Karl Marx, on the other hand, had a very underhanded view of money and its effectiveness as a motivator. He believed that money could only temporarily…

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    Greek mythology falls more and more into the past, the stories it has to tell become more and more interesting. Atlas, the titan whom carried the burdens of the entire world including both the heavens and earth on his bare shoulders. He was one of the few kings of titans who led all the rest of the titans into titanomachy, which was the war between titans and greek gods. Not only did Atlas do all this but he was also a father of many children, mostly being daughters with the exception of few…

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