Diana Mertz Hsieh
2010-09-09 04:09:24 UTC
Front Range Objectivism is sponsoring two new Atlas Shrugged Reading
Groups -- one in south Denver (Lone Tree) and the other in north
Denver (Broomfield) -- starting in mid-October and running through mid-
March.
Over 20 sessions, we'll explore Ayn Rand's epic novel in order to gain
a greater appreciation for its characters, events, and ideas. Anyone
who has read Atlas Shrugged before -- whether a relative newcomer to
Ayn Rand's ideas or an experienced Objectivist -- is welcome. (You
need not be an Objectivist, just a fan of the novel.) Everyone has
much to learn, I promise!
For more details, see this page -- http://bit.ly/BuuaJ -- or read
below. To join either group, you might sign up to its e-mail list.
And please feel free to forward this message to anyone you think might
be interested!
** Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups **
Are you a fan of Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged living in or near
Denver? Please join us for a fabulous 20-session tour through the
events, characters, and ideas of that epic novel in two new Atlas
Shrugged Reading Groups in Broomfield and Lone Tree!
In these Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups (ASRGs), members read and
discuss Ayn Rand's gripping and controversial novel over the course of
twenty weekly meetings. Each meeting lasts ninety minutes; it covers
about sixty pages of the novel. Discussion is guided by questions
prepared by Diana Hsieh (Ph.D, Philosophy) for Explore Atlas Shrugged
( http://www.exploreaynrand.com/1957/ ). Those questions are sent to
members in advance. FRO's Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups are open to
any fan of the novel interested in discussing the characters, events,
and ideas of the novel in greater depth.
The Broomfield Atlas Shrugged Reading Group will meet on Tuesday
evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Flatiron Crossing Borders in
Broomfield. The group's first meeting will be held on October 12th.
For more details, including the full schedule, see:
http://bit.ly/aJrdDe
The Lone Tree Atlas Shrugged Reading Group will meet on Thursday
evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Park Meadows Borders in Lone
Tree. The group's first meeting will be held on October 14th. For more
details, including the full schedule, see:
http://bit.ly/9bo7IO
* Membership Standards *
To avoid the problem of spoilers, members of FRO's Atlas Shrugged
Reading Groups should have read the novel in full at least once
before. They should be fans of the novel, even if they disagree with
aspects of it.
Members of the Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups differ in their
experiences and philosophic ideas, as well as in their familiarity
with Ayn Rand's writings and philosophy. The goal of the group is to
better understand Atlas Shrugged in a friendly and constructive way,
not to engage in acrimonious debate or proselytizing.
All members should read (or re-read) the assigned chapters of the
novel before the meeting. They should bring a copy of Atlas Shrugged
with them to the meeting, as well as a copy of that week's questions.
They should help keep the discussion on-track, meaning focused on the
assigned chapters of the novel. Most of all, they should act in
friendly -- or at least civil -- way toward others.
People who prove disruptive to the aims of the Atlas Shrugged Reading
Group will be removed from it.
* What People Say *
"Reading Atlas Shrugged with the Atlas Shrugged Reading Group greatly
broadened my appreciation for this novel, especially for the depth and
complexity of the charcters. Even though I'm usually pretty tired by
the end of the day, I really looked forward to the meetings. The
discussions were insightful and lively, and everyone was respectful
towards each other's perspectives." — Tom Hall
"I first read Atlas Shrugged in 1977, and like many people today, I
thought it was time to re-read it considering the current political
climate. I'm sure I would have appreciated it in a fresh new way if I
had read it on my own, but the experience was by far better because of
being in the reading group. Our discussions brought up so many ideas
that I might have missed, and allowed me to appreciate the book on a
new level which is very relevant to a successful fight for the renewal
of freedom in this country. I came home refreshed each time!" — Hannah
Krening, Larkspur Pianist and Teacher
"Over the last fifteen years, I've read Atlas Shrugged about five
times. Much to my surprise, reading it with FRO's Atlas Shrugged
Reading Group was a wholly new -- and wonderful -- experience for me.
The discussions helped me understand the characters, events, and ideas
of the novel more deeply than ever before -- and I loved it! In many
ways, I felt as if I was reading the novel for the first time. And now
I'll be better able to apply Ayn Rand's ideals in pursuing my own
goals for my life." — Diana Hsieh, Ph.D Philosophy, NoodleFood
"I had read Atlas Shrugged before -- or at least I thought I had. But
I learned so much more about the novel's ideas and literary themes
through the reading group that it was almost as though I was reading
Atlas Shrugged for the first time. Those who say Ayn Rand's ideas and
literature lack sophistication simply have not read Atlas Shrugged,
not really. Moreover, the novel offers rich moral and political
themes, and reading it during this "interesting" period of our
nation's history shed light both on the novel and on the culture in
which we live." — Ari Armstrong, editor of Free Colorado
"As a long time admirer of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, having read the
book several times, I found that participating in the reading group
increased my admiration and understanding even further. The lively
discussions revealed aspects of the book that I would not have
discovered on my own." — Anders Ingemarson, Denver
"I got such a value from attending the Atlas Shrugged Reading Group.
Not only did I pick up a lot from re-reading the book, but having
others to discuss the book with added so much more to my understanding
of Rand's philosophy. If anyone is interested in better understanding
Atlas Shrugged and the philosophy of Objectivism, I highly recommend
joining an Atlas Shrugged Reading Group. It's definitely worth it!" —
Ann Williams, Mediator
-- DMH
Diana Hsieh (Ph.D, Philosophy, CU Boulder)
http://www.dianahsieh.com
Groups -- one in south Denver (Lone Tree) and the other in north
Denver (Broomfield) -- starting in mid-October and running through mid-
March.
Over 20 sessions, we'll explore Ayn Rand's epic novel in order to gain
a greater appreciation for its characters, events, and ideas. Anyone
who has read Atlas Shrugged before -- whether a relative newcomer to
Ayn Rand's ideas or an experienced Objectivist -- is welcome. (You
need not be an Objectivist, just a fan of the novel.) Everyone has
much to learn, I promise!
For more details, see this page -- http://bit.ly/BuuaJ -- or read
below. To join either group, you might sign up to its e-mail list.
And please feel free to forward this message to anyone you think might
be interested!
** Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups **
Are you a fan of Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged living in or near
Denver? Please join us for a fabulous 20-session tour through the
events, characters, and ideas of that epic novel in two new Atlas
Shrugged Reading Groups in Broomfield and Lone Tree!
In these Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups (ASRGs), members read and
discuss Ayn Rand's gripping and controversial novel over the course of
twenty weekly meetings. Each meeting lasts ninety minutes; it covers
about sixty pages of the novel. Discussion is guided by questions
prepared by Diana Hsieh (Ph.D, Philosophy) for Explore Atlas Shrugged
( http://www.exploreaynrand.com/1957/ ). Those questions are sent to
members in advance. FRO's Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups are open to
any fan of the novel interested in discussing the characters, events,
and ideas of the novel in greater depth.
The Broomfield Atlas Shrugged Reading Group will meet on Tuesday
evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Flatiron Crossing Borders in
Broomfield. The group's first meeting will be held on October 12th.
For more details, including the full schedule, see:
http://bit.ly/aJrdDe
The Lone Tree Atlas Shrugged Reading Group will meet on Thursday
evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Park Meadows Borders in Lone
Tree. The group's first meeting will be held on October 14th. For more
details, including the full schedule, see:
http://bit.ly/9bo7IO
* Membership Standards *
To avoid the problem of spoilers, members of FRO's Atlas Shrugged
Reading Groups should have read the novel in full at least once
before. They should be fans of the novel, even if they disagree with
aspects of it.
Members of the Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups differ in their
experiences and philosophic ideas, as well as in their familiarity
with Ayn Rand's writings and philosophy. The goal of the group is to
better understand Atlas Shrugged in a friendly and constructive way,
not to engage in acrimonious debate or proselytizing.
All members should read (or re-read) the assigned chapters of the
novel before the meeting. They should bring a copy of Atlas Shrugged
with them to the meeting, as well as a copy of that week's questions.
They should help keep the discussion on-track, meaning focused on the
assigned chapters of the novel. Most of all, they should act in
friendly -- or at least civil -- way toward others.
People who prove disruptive to the aims of the Atlas Shrugged Reading
Group will be removed from it.
* What People Say *
"Reading Atlas Shrugged with the Atlas Shrugged Reading Group greatly
broadened my appreciation for this novel, especially for the depth and
complexity of the charcters. Even though I'm usually pretty tired by
the end of the day, I really looked forward to the meetings. The
discussions were insightful and lively, and everyone was respectful
towards each other's perspectives." — Tom Hall
"I first read Atlas Shrugged in 1977, and like many people today, I
thought it was time to re-read it considering the current political
climate. I'm sure I would have appreciated it in a fresh new way if I
had read it on my own, but the experience was by far better because of
being in the reading group. Our discussions brought up so many ideas
that I might have missed, and allowed me to appreciate the book on a
new level which is very relevant to a successful fight for the renewal
of freedom in this country. I came home refreshed each time!" — Hannah
Krening, Larkspur Pianist and Teacher
"Over the last fifteen years, I've read Atlas Shrugged about five
times. Much to my surprise, reading it with FRO's Atlas Shrugged
Reading Group was a wholly new -- and wonderful -- experience for me.
The discussions helped me understand the characters, events, and ideas
of the novel more deeply than ever before -- and I loved it! In many
ways, I felt as if I was reading the novel for the first time. And now
I'll be better able to apply Ayn Rand's ideals in pursuing my own
goals for my life." — Diana Hsieh, Ph.D Philosophy, NoodleFood
"I had read Atlas Shrugged before -- or at least I thought I had. But
I learned so much more about the novel's ideas and literary themes
through the reading group that it was almost as though I was reading
Atlas Shrugged for the first time. Those who say Ayn Rand's ideas and
literature lack sophistication simply have not read Atlas Shrugged,
not really. Moreover, the novel offers rich moral and political
themes, and reading it during this "interesting" period of our
nation's history shed light both on the novel and on the culture in
which we live." — Ari Armstrong, editor of Free Colorado
"As a long time admirer of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, having read the
book several times, I found that participating in the reading group
increased my admiration and understanding even further. The lively
discussions revealed aspects of the book that I would not have
discovered on my own." — Anders Ingemarson, Denver
"I got such a value from attending the Atlas Shrugged Reading Group.
Not only did I pick up a lot from re-reading the book, but having
others to discuss the book with added so much more to my understanding
of Rand's philosophy. If anyone is interested in better understanding
Atlas Shrugged and the philosophy of Objectivism, I highly recommend
joining an Atlas Shrugged Reading Group. It's definitely worth it!" —
Ann Williams, Mediator
-- DMH
Diana Hsieh (Ph.D, Philosophy, CU Boulder)
http://www.dianahsieh.com