The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1964
173
Book • Nonfiction
1964
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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