05-29-2015, 12:26 AM
Glad you can admit most misunderstand her, and I agree in some ways I might also.
One place many misunderstand Rand is your mention of anti-altruism. As stated, I read Atlas Shrugged and one other non-fiction work which I do not recall the name of. In both she promoted true charity but shows disdain for "giving" to those capable of providing for themselves.
Strip away Crowley's disdain for anything that could be considered conformity and look at some of his more out there ideas in a more realistic and tangible light - well then I think he had some great ideas and thoughts. His views on the abyss when trying to reach the true self can be groundbreaking for bettering oneself if stripped of the fantastical mentality.
One place many misunderstand Rand is your mention of anti-altruism. As stated, I read Atlas Shrugged and one other non-fiction work which I do not recall the name of. In both she promoted true charity but shows disdain for "giving" to those capable of providing for themselves.
Strip away Crowley's disdain for anything that could be considered conformity and look at some of his more out there ideas in a more realistic and tangible light - well then I think he had some great ideas and thoughts. His views on the abyss when trying to reach the true self can be groundbreaking for bettering oneself if stripped of the fantastical mentality.
