Well, I just finished the latest book. I hate that man. Hw stopped about 75 pages before the climax of the book. *shakes fist* Hate!!

Read Fountainhead and then read Faith of the Fallen.

havent read any of his work but a short search on google came up with this: www.terrygoodkind.com/chats/PIchat4.php where among other things terry goodkind says: "The foundation of my philosophy, Objectivism, is consistency with reality, which is how we can know Truth. I am therefore completely consistent with the laws of identity which are reducible to three basic axioms..."

search that document for objectivism or ayn rand and you'll see. also, some of his books are highly recommended in objectivists circles.

faith of the fallen is described thusly: "The hero, Richard, in this particular book is taken captive by an Altruistic sorceress who wishes to show him the plight of the working man and why we must all sacrifice to help others and not think of ourselves. Among other side stories involving Richard's wife Kahlan, the book follows Richard as he fights to keep his head up and never give up on reason or the individual's right to his own life. "

can't you just picture Ayn Rand clapping her hands and cheering from the grave?