https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MXGenpAkTs Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Robertas Bakula interviews Dr. Onkar Ghate, the author of the new book The Moral Idealism of Ayn Rand, peeking into the themes explored in the essay collection, including the literary essence and profound moral idealism found within Ayn Rand's fiction. Fiction vs. Philosophical Propaganda The Moral Ideals in Dramatic Fiction Superhuman Character Misconceptions Admiration vs. Compassion Metaphysical Irrelevance of evil The Death Premise Dramatization of Moral Principles Resources: Onkar Ghate, The Moral Idealism of Ayn Rand Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead Ayn Rand, We the Living Ayn Rand, Anthem Ayn Rand, “The Metaphysical versus the Man-Made” Ayn Rand, “The Age of Envy” Leonard Peikoff, “My 30 Years with Ayn Rand” This episode was recorded on July 15, 2026.

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