The Virtue of Selfishness - Softcover

Rand, Ayn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451153324 ISBN 13: 9780451153326

Publisher: Signet, 1964

Synopsis

Literature. For the first time in book form, here are collected articles on the ethics of objectivism, the challenging philosophy that has forged a revolution among today's intellectuals. A very nice vintage collector's item. Number # P2602. Originally 60 cents.

About this title

About the Author:

Born February 2, 1905, Ayn Rand published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. Anthem followed in 1938. It was with the publication of The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success. Rand’s unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtues of Selfishness, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, The Romantic Manifesto.

From AudioFile:

This collection of essays on objectivism sets down Ayn Rand's views on individual rights and challenges listeners on all sides of the political fence to consider their views. Although published in 1961 and aimed at the Cold War world, the essays hold up well and often seem related to today's issues and headlines. Most of Rand's barbs are aimed at liberals, but conservatives also draw fire for faltering in defense of liberties and the Constitution. C.M. Herbert reads with a passion and confidence that seems to personify Rand. One especially well-read passage depicts a hypothetical conversation in which she defends her views to a critic. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Signet
• Publication date: 1964
• ISBN 10: 0451153324
• ISBN 13: 9780451153326
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 173