{"product_id":"the-virtue-of-selfishness-1","title":"The Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand (Same Cover) Old Edition [Rare books]","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince their initial publication, Rand's fictional works—\u003ci\u003eAnthem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fountainhead\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAtlas Shrugged—\u003c\/i\u003ehave had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a New morality—the ethics of rational self-interest—that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as \u003ci\u003eObjectivism\u003c\/i\u003e, her divisive philosophy holds human life—the life proper to a rational being—as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a New code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Russian-American philosopher and novelist known for her advocacy of Objectivism, a philosophical system that emphasizes individualism, capitalism, and reason. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Rand moved to America at 21 and became a prominent figure in American literature and philosophy. Her notable works include Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. Rand's philosophy has been influential in shaping libertarian and conservative thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272399057153,"sku":"2TLR6CGLD-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/AynRand_134ef223-8acb-492c-9a60-c854c732d9f2.jpg?v=1674626243","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-virtue-of-selfishness-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}