The Ominous Parallels: The End of Freedom in America
by PEIKOFF, Leonard [RAND, Ayn]
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SIGNED by author Peikoff and introduced by Ayn Rand, a fine, highly collectible copy of "the first book by an Objectivist philosopher other than myself" (Rand, Intro). Peikoff's thesis demonstrates that philosophy is the motor of history, the fundamental cause of history's major trends, and the power that "determines the destiny of nations." The Ominous Parallels illuminates in detail the role that the fundamental ideas of Germany's most respected philosophers -- Kant, Hegel and others -- played in shaping elements of pre-Nazi culture and in preparing that culture to embrace the Nazi's murderous ideology. In doing so, Peikoff shows the connection between seemingly esoteric, abstract philosophical theory and the blood-soaked practices of the Holocaust. A must for Holocaust collectors seeking to explain "Why?". "We dare not brush aside unexplained a horror such as Nazism." Light foxing to paper edges in a fine, unclipped jacket. Book #Pv2232. $398. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.
Synopsis
Ayn Rand chose Leonard Peikoff to be her successor as the spokesman for Objectivism. And in this brilliantly reasoned, thought-provoking work we learn why, as he demonstrates how far America has been detoured from its original path and led down the same road that Germany followed to Nazism. Self-sacrifice, Oriental mysticism, racial ?truth,? the public good, doing one?s duty--these are among the seductive catch-phrases that Leonard Peikoff dissects, examining the kind of philosophy they symbolize, the type of thinking that lured Germany to its doom and that he says is now prevalent in the United States. Here is a frightening look at where America may be heading, a clarion call for all who are concerned about preserving our right to individual freedom.
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- Pen Ultimate Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Pv2232
- Title
- The Ominous Parallels
- Author
- PEIKOFF, Leonard [RAND, Ayn]
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Stein & Day
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- AYN RAND. OBJECTIVISM. CAPITALISM. HOLOCAUST. MARX. HEGEL.ATLAS SHRUGGED. THE FOUNTAINHEAD. ECOLOGY. ANTI-INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. POLLUTION
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