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.