Philosophy Professor Comments on Why ‘As a Guru, Ayn Rand May Have Limits’

From “Atlas Shrugged” to “The Fountainhead,” Ayn Rand continues to influence the business world today, with high-flyers such as President Trump and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick noting the impact her principles have had on them. In an article diving into Rand’s contemporary influence, The New York Times called upon Lawrence Cahoone, professor of philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross, for his expertise on the literary philosopher and the limitations of her work.

“Rand’s entrepreneur is the Promethean hero of capitalism,” Cahoone told The New York Times. “But she never really explores how a dynamic entrepreneur actually runs a business.”

Read the full article on The New York Times website. The article was also picked up by CNBC.

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