Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

Ayn Rand, The New American Library. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner stamp on first 3 pages (top right corner - small). Usual wear and tear for age. Shelf wear. Pages bright and clean. Binding tight. A landmark work of political and economic philosophy, Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal presents a passionate and rigorous defense of laissez-faire capitalism as the only social system fully consistent with individual rights and human freedom. Ayn Rand, joined by contributors Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, and Robert Hessen, argues that capitalism is not merely a practical economic arrangement but a profound moral ideal, one that has been systematically misunderstood and maligned by its critics. Written in Rand's characteristically bold and uncompromising style, the collection dissects the philosophical roots of statism, the welfare state, and government regulation, illustrating how each undermines the rational self-interest that drives human progress. The essays range across history, economics, and ethics, tackling subjects from antitrust laws and the gold standard to the nature of rights and the morality of production. Essential reading for students of Objectivism and anyone seeking a provocative, intellectually rigorous challenge to mainstream economic and political thought, this collection remains one of the most forceful articulations of the capitalist ideal ever committed to print.…