The Virtue of Selfishness. Book Summary

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Ayn Rand

What’s inside

Ayn Rand’s ‘The Virtue of Selfishness’ presents a provocative moral philosophy advocating rational self-interest as the ethical paradigm.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the concept of rational self-interest
  • Exploring a controversial ethical philosophy
  • Gaining insights into Ayn Rand’s Objectivism
  • Challenging traditional views on altruism and ethics

Key Points

  • Ethical Egoism: Challenging Altruism
  • Rational Self-Interest: Foundation of Morality
  • Individual Rights: Central to Human Respect
  • Laissez-Faire Capitalism: Ideal Political System
  • Objectivism: Ayn Rand’s Philosophical System
  • The Ethics of Emergencies: Contextual Altruism

Who’s it For

  • Philosophy enthusiasts
  • Objectivism followers
  • Ethics scholars
  • Readers interested in individual rights

About the author

Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher, best known for developing the philosophical system of Objectivism.