What is the Purpose of Life? Ayn Rand Answers
The full interview will premier on Ayn Rand’s 120th birthday, February 2, 2025.
In October 1980, radio host Raymond Newman interviewed Ayn Rand for an hour on a diverse range of topics. In this excerpt from her final substantive interview, Ayn Rand answers the question “What is the purpose of life?”
Question 1: What is the purpose of life?
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(00:00) - Intro
(00:03) - What is the purpose of life?
Excerpt from an audio interview with Ayn Rand conducted by Raymond Newman in 1980. Originally featured in The Raymond Newman Journal. Used with permission.
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