The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism

The provocative title of Ayn Rand's The Virtue of Selfishness introduces an equally provocative thesis about ethics. Traditional ethics has always been suspicious of self-interest, praising acts that are selfless in intent and calling acts that are motivated by self-interest amoral or immoral. Ayn Rand's view is exactly the opposite. This collection of nineteen essays is an effective summary of Ayn Rand's philosophy, which holds the value of the individual over and above that of the state or any other collective. The thread running through all of the essays is Rand's definition of selfishness as "rational self-interest," with the idea that one has the right to assure one's own survival, to pursue happiness, and to own the fruits of one's labor without having to sacrifice any of these to others against one's will.

Country	USA
Author	Ayn Rand
Binding	Audio CD
Brand	Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
EAN	9780786165452
Edition	Unabridged
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
IsAdultProduct
ISBN	0786165456
Label	Blackstone Audiobooks
Manufacturer	Blackstone Audiobooks
MPN	Relay time: 390min; 5 Units
NumberOfItems	5
PartNumber	Relay time: 390min; 5 Units
PublicationDate	2001-03-01
Publisher	Blackstone Audiobooks
Studio	Blackstone Audiobooks
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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