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Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The virtue of selfishness consists of fourteen essays written by ayn rand, and five essays written by nathaniel branden. The book covers ethical issues from the perspective of rands objectivist. Nathaniel branden sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds mens life as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with mans nature and a free society.

The book covers ethical issues from the perspective of rands objectivist philosophy. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A new concept of egoism audio book by ayn rand, nathaniel branden. In this collection of articles, rand offers a new concept of egoism based on. This book does a great job of explaining ayn rands philosophy. The provocative title of ayn rands the virtue of selfishness introduces an equally provocative thesis about ethics. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.

Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ayn rand the virtue of selfishness 3 signet published by the penguin group penguin books usa inc. Mans basic vice, the source of all his evils, is the act of unfocusing his mind, the suspension of his consciousness, which is not blindness, but the refusal to see, not ignorance, but the refusal to. This core concept video focuses on ayn rands essay the objectivist ethics in the virtue of selfishness, specifically on her discussion of what she terms nonrational ethics, by way of. Ayn rand chose this books provocative title because she was on a mission to. I had basic understanding of game theory and the paradoxical problems with altruism. Traditional ethics has always been suspicious of selfinterest, praising acts that are selfless in intent and calling acts that are motivated by selfinterest amoral or immoral. Rand 1965 abstract this article has no associated abstract. A new concept of egoism is a 1964 collection of essays by the philosopher ayn rand and the writer nathaniel branden. A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, ayn rands controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Click on the link below to see purchase options for digital download, digital rental. In popular usage, rand writes, the word selfishness is a synonym of evil. The virtue of selfishness by ayn rand, first edition abebooks.

Nathaniel branden ayn rand here sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds mans lifethe life proper to a rational beingas the standard of moral values and regards altruism as. This core concept video focuses on ayn rands essay the objectivist ethics in the virtue of selfishness, specifically on her discussion of the virtues she recognizes rationality. This core concept video focuses on ayn rands essay the objectivist ethics in the virtue of selfishness, specifically on her discussion of. For the first time in book form, here are collected articles on the ethics of objectivism. Since their initial publication, rands fictional worksanthem, the fountainhead, and atlas shruggedhave had a major impact on the intellectual scene.

Since the reagan administration they have been shaping the u. Ayn rand, the virtue of selfishness values and virtues. This core concept video focuses on ayn rands essay the objectivist ethics in the virtue of selfishness, specifically on her views about values and. A new concept of egoism audiobook by nathaniel branden, ayn rand. Ayn rand here sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds mans lifethe life proper to a rational beingas the standard of moral. This is because powerful political and business leaders have been inspired by the philosophy expressed in this book. Pdf the fountainhead book by ayn rand free download 720. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new moralitythe ethics of rational self. The first edition of the novel was published in 1943, and was written by ayn rand. Since their initial publication, rand s fictional worksanthem, the fountainhead, and atlas shruggedhave had a major impact on the intellectual scene. Rand outlines her objectivist philosophy and explains the concept of rational selfinterest. Affectionateread9 submitted 2 hours ago by affectionateread9 the virtue of selfishness.

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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 720 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Free download or read online the virtue of selfishness. A new concept of egoism 1964 top 100 books of the millenium. Ayn rand chose this book s provocative title because she was on a mission to overcome centuries of demonization.

Ayn rand the virtue of selfishness 1 the virtue of selfishness. Author of anthem, the fountainhead, atlas shrugged, for the new intellectual, we the living, the new left, the virtue of selfishness, capitalism donate. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Ayn rand, the virtue of selfishness criticisms of non. Its pretty clear from reading the virtue of selfishness that she doesnt have much sympathy for the less fortunate in civilization. Ayn rand, the virtue of selfishness life as basis for. A new concept of egoism by ayn rand, nathaniel branden ph. A new concept of egoism the cult of moral grayness is a revolt against moral values. The virtue of selfishness audiobook listen instantly. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.

The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new moralitythe ethics of rational selfinterest. The provocative title of ayn rands the virtue of selfishness introduces an. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. Ayn rand rejects altruism, the view that selfsacrifice is the moral ideal. Ayn rand here sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds mans life the life proper to a rational being as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with mans nature, with the creative requirements of his survival, and with a free society.

A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, ayn rand s controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. I havent read it but if you are not familiar with rands argument selfishness is a virtue and her justifications for it i believe it will be very much worth it. A new concept of egoism book online at best prices in india on. For this reason, rand believes that selfishness is a virtue. Free download or read online the fountainhead pdf epub book. A new concept of egoism mass market paperback 1964. The first edition of the novel was published in 1961, and was written by ayn rand. A new concept of egoism by ayn rand, nathaniel branden. Some of its themes include the identification and validation of egoism as a rational code of ethics. Those that have read rand know that her writing ayn rands philosophy, objectivism, is often misinterpreted and misused, without ever being studied or. Selfishness, however, does not mean doing whatever you please.

Nathaniel branden the meaning ascribed in popular usage to the word selfishness is not merely wrong. The virtue of selfishness, as provocative a title as the book may have, is a philosophical synopsis of the application of rands philosophy, objectivism. Many followers of ayn rand dont know that she was a non christian atheist. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Nathaniel branden ayn rand set forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds mans life the life proper to a rational being as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as.