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The Virtue Of Selfishness by Ayn Rand

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Book name: The Virtue Of Selfishness (2024)
Category: Ethics
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Pages: 200 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1964, midnight
The book presents a collection of essays that articulate the philosophy of Objectivism, emphasizing rational self-interest as a moral ideal. It challenges conventional ethical beliefs that prioritize altruism and self-sacrifice, arguing instead that individuals should pursue their own happiness as their highest moral purpose. The essays explore the practical implications of this philosophy in various aspects of life, including politics, economics, and personal relationships, advocating for a society that respects individual rights and freedoms. Through its provocative ideas, the book seeks to redefine the concept of selfishness as a virtue essential for human flourishing.

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Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand

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Polemical novels, such as The Fountainhead (1943), of primarily known Russian-American writer Ayn Rand, originally Alisa Rosenbaum, espouse the doctrines of objectivism and political libertarianism.

Fiction of this better author and philosopher developed a system that she named. Educated, she moved to the United States in 1926. After two early initially duds and two Broadway plays, Rand achieved fame. In 1957, she published Atlas Shrugged , her best-selling work.

Rand advocated reason an… Read more