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• Position: Citings - George H. Smith on Ayn Rand - Brief article

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"The antheism of Ayn Rand is regarded by many people, especially political conservatives, as the most pernicious aspect of Objectivism. Yet, though vehemently opposed to faith and mysticism, Rand has never placed much emphasis on antheism per se."

--George H. Smith, "Atheism & Objectivism"

"Shortly after reading two of Miss Rand's most important novels I headed West, but before I moved I went to New York and met her privately. Miss Rand was warm and very open towards me. I recall that I said to her that...