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The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

This book serves as a reference for understanding the principles and vocabulary of Objectivism, a philosophical system developed by Ayn Rand. It includes definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts related to Objectivism, providing a detailed overview of the philosophy. more

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Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand

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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“The three values which men had held for centuries and which have now collapsed are: mysticism, collectivism, altruism. Mysticism — as a cultural power — died at the time of the Renaissance. Collectivism — as a political ideal — died in World War II. As to altruism — it has never been alive. It is the poison of death in the blood of Western civilization, and men survived it only to the extent to which they neither believed nor practiced it.”

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