Part One: Non-Contradiction

I understand that Dagny and Hank and Ellis are the heroes of this book and I can see many of their virtues. But why so cold? Dagny's mother acuses her of being "incapable of emotion" and I'm for sure not getting any warm and fuzzy feelings from Hank. The man is ice! Is this lack of emotion part of Rand's philosophy on happiness? And is it a necessary part?

Next week, we'll start talking about Book One of Atlas Shrugged. Chime in if you've got a question or topic you'd like to discuss.