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“A code of values accepted by choice is a code of morality.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:Philosophy: Who Needs It

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Philosophy: Who Needs It

This book delves into the significance of philosophical thought and its application to contemporary issues and personal growth. more

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American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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Source: Letters of Ayn Rand

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Book:The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

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Book:The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

Source: The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z