{"product_id":"the-virtue-of-selfishness-fiftieth-anniversary-edition","title":"The Virtue of Selfishness: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition by Ayn Rand (rare books)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eThe Virtue of Selfishness\u003c\/em\u003e by Ayn Rand is a collection of essays that outlines her philosophy of Objectivism, focusing on the moral principle of rational self-interest. In this work, Rand challenges conventional views of morality that equate selfishness with evil, arguing instead that rational selfishness—pursuing one’s own values, happiness, and well-being without sacrificing oneself to others or exploiting them—is the highest moral purpose. She distinguishes between rational self-interest and destructive selfishness, emphasizing reason, independence, and responsibility as the foundation of ethical living. The essays also cover practical applications in politics and society, promoting individual rights and capitalism as the only system compatible with human freedom. The fiftieth anniversary edition includes reflections on the enduring relevance of Rand’s ideas and their influence on political and ethical debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1832\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyn Rand \u003c\/strong\u003e(1905–1982) was a Russian-American novelist and philosopher best known for developing the philosophy of Objectivism, which champions reason, individualism, and free-market capitalism. After emigrating from Soviet Russia to the United States, she achieved fame through her novels \u003cem data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThe Fountainhead\u003c\/em\u003e (1943) and \u003cem data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eAtlas Shrugged\u003c\/em\u003e (1957), which combined storytelling with philosophical themes of independence and self-determination. Beyond fiction, she wrote extensively on ethics, politics, and epistemology, influencing libertarian and conservative thought in America. Though often controversial, Rand’s works continue to inspire debates on freedom, morality, and the role of government. Her legacy endures through the Ayn Rand Institute, which promotes her philosophy worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156595957946,"sku":"2EX0SDT4Y-Used","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/TheVirtueofSelfishness_bbdc73a8-b493-42cd-99df-ffa7f98fdedb.jpg?v=1759743741","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-virtue-of-selfishness-fiftieth-anniversary-edition","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}