Glimpses of the Mystical Dimension of Ayn Rand’s Thought
The Journal of Ayn Rand Studies June 27, 2022 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.5325/jaynrandstud.22.1.0093 via OpenAlex
Summary
This article argues that ideas long considered unique to Ayn Rand are actually hallmarks of mysticism, drawing connections between Rand's philosophy and mystical literature. The author contends that these core concepts are not original to Rand but are recurring themes within the mystical tradition.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Ideas considered exclusively Rand's are in fact characteristic of mysticism. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT This article presents ideas long considered to be almost exclusively Rand’s, in connection to their expression in the literature of mysticism. The author argues that these ideas, far from being unique to Rand, are hallmarks of mysticism.