The Creator vs. The Second-Hander: A Deep Dive into Individualism and Egoism
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Join us for an enlightening discussion and breakdown of one of the most pivotal moments in 20th-century literature: Howard Roark’s courtroom speech from the novel The Fountainhead. Often referred to as "The Soul of an Individualist," this address is the definitive manifesto of Ayn Rand’s philosophy of egoism and the creative spirit.
In this session, we will move past the plot of the novel to analyze the architectural logic of Roark’s argument. We will explore the fundamental conflict between the Creator, who stands against the world to grant it the benefit of his vision, and the Second-Hander, who exists only through the eyes of others.
Attendees are encouraged to read the speech, the full text of which is available at the link below:
https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-soul-of-an-individualist/