Capitalism The Unknown Ideal
“Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal” by Ayn Rand, published by Penguin Publishing Group on July 15, 1986, is a reissue that spans 416 pages. In this collection of essays, Rand articulates her perspective on the challenges faced by capitalism, addressing issues such as the persecution of big business, the causes of war, and the perceived failures of conservatism. Her arguments present a radical critique of altruism, which she claims undermines the foundations of capitalism and contributes to societal decline.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of modern society through Rand’s distinctive philosophical lens. This edition includes two additional articles not found in the hardcover version: “The Wreckage of the Consensus,” which discusses Objectivist views on Vietnam and the draft, and “Requiem for Man,” a response to the Papal encyclical *Progresso Populorum*. The essays delve into themes of political philosophy and the implications of altruism on political science, offering insights that challenge conventional views.
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In this series of essays, Ayn Rand presents her stand on the persecution of big business, the causes of war, the default of conservatism, and the evils of altruism.
The foundations of capitalism are being battered by a flood of altruism, which is the cause of the modern world’s collapse. This is the view of Ayn Rand, a view so radically opposed to prevailing attitudes that it constitutes a major philosophic revolution. Here is a challenging new look at modern society by one of the most provocative intellectuals on the American scene.
This edition includes two articles by Ayn Rand that did not appear in the hardcover edition: “The Wreckage of the Consensus,” which presents the Objectivists’ views on Vietnam and the draft; and “Requiem for Man,” an answer to the Papal encyclical Progresso Populorum.
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