Learn about the ideological background of We the Living.
The Sacred in We the Living
How did Ayn Rand rescue exalted moral concepts from the monopoly of religion?
Ayn Rand at West Point: ‘Philosophy: Who Needs It’
Fifty years ago, Rand explained to young people why philosophy is essential in everyone’s life.
From Airtight to We the Living: The Drafts of Ayn Rand’s First Novel
Learn about Rand's process of developing her literary method and sharpening her conceptions of the theme and characters.