Reason and Value

Auburn University professor of philosophy offers new interpretations of Aristotle and Ayn Rand in ethics and epistemology. Among the issues at stake: Does Rand's thought contain Platonic, Humean, Hobbesian, and Kantian elements? Does Aristotle share Rand's commitment to sense-perception as the foundation of knowledge? What is the meaning of the ethical standard of man's life-qua-man? And much more. Also contains two critical commentaries and a reply by the author. Sure to ignite debate.