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The Virtue of Selfishness: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

The Virtue of Selfishness: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition

A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy.

Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional worksâ€”Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shruggedâ€”have had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new moralityâ€”the ethics of rational self-interestâ€”that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought.

Known as Objectivism, her divisive philosophy holds human lifeâ€”the life proper to a rational beingâ€”as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a new code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness.

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Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Signet
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber SIGNET
Color White
ReleaseDate 1964-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780451163936

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