For The New Intellectual - Ayn Rand

"For The New Intellectual" is a book written by Ayn Rand and originally published in 1961. The book is a collection of philosophical essays that present Rand's views on topics such as reason, individualism, and the nature of morality. In this work, Rand argues that individuals must reject the traditional beliefs and values of their society and embrace a new, rational approach to life.

Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher who is best known for her novels, "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged", which promoted her philosophy of Objectivism. Born in 1905 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Rand witnessed firsthand the Bolshevik Revolution and the rise of Soviet communism. She emigrated to the United States in 1926, where she worked as a screenwriter and began developing her philosophy of Objectivism. Rand believed that individuals should be guided by reason and pursue their own self-interest, rather than conforming to the expectations of others or society as a whole.

In "For The New Intellectual", Rand offers a passionate and uncompromising defense of these ideas, arguing that individuals must reject the traditional values of altruism and sacrifice and embrace their own rational self-interest in order to achieve true fulfilment and happiness. With its clear and provocative writing style, "For The New Intellectual" is a powerful manifesto for those who seek to live a life of reason, independence, and individualism.

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