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Discover the Moral Case for Capitalism

What’s left of capitalism today is under attack—from politicians, intellectuals, the media. If you want to uphold liberty, free markets, and the individual’s right to pursue his own happiness, you need to understand Ayn Rand’s uncompromising, unapologetic, moral defense of capitalism.

“The moral justification of capitalism does not lie in the altruist claim that it represents the best way to achieve ‘the common good,’” Rand argued. “It is true that capitalism does—if that catch-phrase has any meaning—but this is merely a secondary consequence. The moral justification of capitalism lies in the fact that it is the only system consonant with man’s rational nature, that it protects man’s survival qua man, and that its ruling principle is: justice.”

If you want to better understand genuine capitalism and how to defend it, get our curated tour—“The Morality of Capitalism”— packed with lectures and interviews by Ayn Rand.

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