Episode 5 of 6 · The Book Club with Michael Knowles

Andy Puzder: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Grades 6th+

Economics — American History · Government · Captions

About This Video

How do you stay true to yourself in a world that demands conformity? Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead—centered around a talented architect who refuses to compromise his principles or conform to the expectations of others—examines whether we should uphold the “common good” if it means sacrificing our own self-interest. Michael Knowles is joined by former Carl’s Jr. and Hardee's CEO Andy Puzder to discuss this seminal work and its view of the collective vs. the individual. This video was made possible by a generous gift from The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • AMH.9-12.19.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDescribe life during the Great Depression.