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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

This book delves into the principles of Objectivism, a philosophical system that promotes reason, self-interest, and the pursuit of personal happiness. It examines the role of individualism in society and the importance of capitalism as an economic system. The work is a foundational text for understanding Ayn Rand's philosophy and its impact on modern thought. more

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Leonard Peikoff
Leonard Peikoff

Leonard Peikoff is a renowned philosopher known for his promotion and interpretation of Objectivist philosophy. Born on October 15, 1933, he is a loyal follower and primary interpreter of Ayn Rand's philosophy. Peikoff's works include in-depth studies and critiques of Rand's philosophy, and he is also the founder of the Objectivist Academic Center. more

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“There is a fundamental moral difference between a man who sees his self-interest in production and a man who sees it in robbery. The evil of a robber does not lie in the fact that he pursues his own interests, but in what he regards as to his own interest; not in the fact that he pursues his values, but in what he chose to value; not in the fact that he wants to live, but in the fact that he wants to live on a subhuman level.”