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The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

Ayn Rand
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The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1964

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Ayn Rand

The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1964
Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism, Ayn Rand presents a collection of essays advocating for rational self-interest as a moral imperative. Rand argues that individuals should prioritize their own happiness and well-being, challenging conventional notions of altruism. The text outlines principles of Objectivist ethics, emphasizing reason and individual rights as foundational.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

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4.1

16,335 ratings

60%

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20%

Mixed feelings

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Ayn Rand's The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism presents a compelling argument for ethical egoism, emphasizing rational self-interest. Critics praise its rigorous logic and challenge to altruism, though some find it overly idealistic and dismissive of communal values. Rand's writing sparks debate, making it a polarizing yet thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism?

Readers who appreciate The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism likely enjoy philosophical, libertarian, or individualistic themes found in works like Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman, valuing reason, self-interest, and free-market ideologies.

4.1

16,335 ratings

60%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

173

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1964

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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