Did Culture Kill Your Idealism? A Deep Dive into "Art and Moral Treason"
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Have you ever been told to "come down to earth" or that your favorite fictional heroes aren't "realistic"?
In this meetup, we’re discussing Ayn Rand’s searing essay, "Art and Moral Treason." Rand argues that modern culture commits a form of "treason" against young people by teaching them that heroism is a myth and that virtue is synonymous with pain and sacrifice. We’ll explore the tragic case of "Mr. X," the role of Romantic art as "psychological fuel," and ask ourselves: Is our capacity for joy tied to the art we consume?
The full text of the essay is available at the link below:
https://courses.aynrand.org/works/art-and-moral-treason/
The following video of a panel discussion on Ayn Rand and art is also highly recommended: