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Ayn Rand argues that philosophy is not a pastime, but a vital subject that deals with the most important issues in human life. She explains the primacy of existence, the difference between selfishness and self-centeredness, and the role of reason and logic in philosophy.
ISBN. 0-672-52725-1 (hardcover) 0-451-13893-7 (Centennial edition) OCLC. 8346296. Philosophy: Who Needs It is a collection of essays by the philosopher Ayn Rand, published posthumously in 1982. It was the last book on which Rand worked during her lifetime.
Nov 1, 1984 · Philosophy: Who Needs It. Paperback – November 1, 1984. by Ayn Rand (Author), Leonard Peikoff (Introduction) 4.7 460 ratings. Part of: Ayn Rand Library (4 books) See all formats and editions. This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a ...
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Ayn Rand argues that philosophy is the science of existence, knowledge and value, and that it is essential for man's survival and happiness. She contrasts two basic philosophical views: one that accepts reason and reality, and one that rejects them.
Philosophy: Who Needs It is the last work planned by Ayn Rand prior to her death in 1982. In these essays, Rand shows how abstract ideas have profound real-life consequences. She identifies connections between egalitarianism and inflation, collectivism and the regulation of pornography, alcoholism, and the problem of free will vs. determinism.
Jul 11, 2020 · Philosophy, who needs it. In these essays, Ayn Rand reveals the hidden philosophic premises at work in the human soul. Her powerful mind ranges to every corner of the culture; her brilliant pen writes with the dispassionate clarity and passionate eloquence that are her literary trademarks. The book's theme is expressed in the title essay ...
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Apr 1, 2022 · Philosophy : who needs it. This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. According to Ayn Rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have: rational, conscious, and therefore ...
