The Fountainhead
I've almost finished this book. I found I was only able to enjoy it though a psychological perspective. The main characters make perfect examples of major disorders. The most obvious being the protagonist, who seems to be a textbook case of Anti-Social Personality Disorder (often called "sociopathy"). However, many of the other main characters also seem to have serious mental disorders. Peter's feelings about himself are very indicative of Bipolar Disorder (feelings of megalomania combined with times of deep self hatred) leading him on the path to ruin.
Yes, I know this isn't how the book is meant to be thought of. However, I'm unable to enjoy such a one-sided argument for a philosophy that frankly disgusts me (Objectivism). So I instead found ways to become involved in other ways. I don't understand how reading this was supposed to make be a bad person though. It confuses me.
Yes, I know this isn't how the book is meant to be thought of. However, I'm unable to enjoy such a one-sided argument for a philosophy that frankly disgusts me (Objectivism). So I instead found ways to become involved in other ways. I don't understand how reading this was supposed to make be a bad person though. It confuses me.