Nathaniel Branden

Nathaniel Branden is a Canadian-American psychologist and philosopher. He is best known for his work on humanistic psychology and his development of the theory of self-actualization. Branden was a student of Ayn Rand and became one of her closest associates. He was also a prominent figure in the development of Objectivism, and he wrote several books on the subject. Branden has also been involved in various controversies, including a highly publicized split with Rand over issues of personal ethics and morality. He has continued to work as a psychologist and philosopher, and he has written several books on these topics.