The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism
by Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden
The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism by Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.47 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 1961. The book spans 176 pages.
About The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism
Ayn Rand here sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life--the life proper to a rational being--as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature, with the creative requirements of his survival, and with a free society.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden |
| Published | 1961 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Classics, History |
| Average Rating | 3.47 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,198 |
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The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 10.2K reader ratings, The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism has an average score of 3.47 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
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The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism was written by Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden. It was first published in 1961.
What is the ISBN for The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism?
The ISBN-13 for The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism is 9780451163940.0.
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