If we were to strip "Atlas Shrugged" down to its roots, to its base message, it would be a justification on how capitalism is the only moral approach to economics, enabling each individual to reach his full, glorious potential. ...

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The story starts with describing a very successful company, the Taggart Transcontinental, whose economic status is worsening. As Dagny Taggart, vice president in charge of operations, works to revive the company's crumbling status, her efforts are wasted due to the disappearance and retirement of t...

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Later, she would also defy the cultural and political views of contemporary America in such best-selling novels as Atlas Shrugged. ... Rand's philosophy is presented in detail in Atlas Shrugged, Introduction to Objectivism Epistemology, and The Virtue of Selfishness. ... John Galt, Rand's spokesperson in Atlas Shrugged, leads a strike of the most productive and creative members of society. ...

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Title: Anthem Author: Ayn Rand Other Books by the same author: The Virtue of Selfishness, For the new intellectual, Atlas Shrugged, Fountain Head Main Characters: Equality 7-2521 a.k.a. Prometheus, Liberty 5-3000, World Council Brief Summary of Contents: The Anthem is a scroll of prophecies, a ...

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