The Age of Selfishness: Ayn Rand, Morality, and the Financial Crisis
I won a copy of Darryl Cunningham's "The Age of Selfishness: Ayn Rand, Morality, and the Financial Crisis" from the Goodreads.com website. As a political moderate (AKA - I don't trust ANY politician), I can definitely see the flaws in objectivist thinking as well as the negative impact it has on modern society. I believe the author could have taken it one step further, though. Many people promote objectivism at the expense of the middle class, yet others take it further by promoting objectivism over all lower classes, children, the environment and public safety. Some people (regardless of political views) have no qualms who they step on just so they can have more....
Overall, regardless of political viewpoint, I see no merit to objectivist thinking.
I would recommend this book to those unfamiliar with the concept of objectivism as well as those unfamiliar with Ayn Rand's other philosophies and their effect on society. The book is well-constructed and attractive and would also make a fine addition to a reference library.
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