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Ayn Rand — ink portrait
§ The minds · 1905–1982 · Russia / US · Novelist & philosopher

Ayn Rand

The virtue of selfishness

Rational self-interest as a moral code.

Heterodox Objectivist →
Economic+55
SocialistMarket
Governance−92
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Social+25
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The novelist-philosopher who founded Objectivism, holding that rational self-interest is a virtue and laissez-faire capitalism the only system consistent with human dignity.

social

Rationalist individualism; reason and achievement over tradition or altruism.

economic

Laissez-faire capitalism as the only moral economic system.

governance

A minimal state limited to protecting individual rights — nothing more.

Notable for
  • 'Atlas Shrugged'
  • 'The Fountainhead'
  • Founded Objectivism
objectivismrational-egoismlaissez-faire
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