Description
Ayn Rand presents a radical redefinition of egoism, challenging conventional morality and advocating for rational self-interest as the highest moral purpose. This seminal work lays out the philosophical underpinnings of Objectivism, asserting that human life and the pursuit of individual flourishing are the ultimate ethical standards. Rand argues that altruism, far from being a virtue, is detrimental to human nature, creativity, and the functioning of a free society. Through incisive arguments, she champions a philosophy where personal achievement and the pursuit of one's own happiness are not only permissible but morally imperative.
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paperback
Signet/New American Library
Published Jan 1, 1970
173 pages
ISBN: 9780451163936
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First Published
1964
Language
eng
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