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‘The Root Of All Good’

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This article analyzes the moral defense of capitalism offered by the novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand in her 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged, a book that is recognized today as an important founding document of American libertarianism and the fullest statement of Rand's pro-capitalist Objectivist ideology. The article focuses primarily on ‘The Moral Meaning of Money’, a speech from the novel that continues to be cited by Rand's readers as a compelling statement of her views. The article also discusses Rand's relationship with the broader conservative and libertarian movement and her influence upon Alan Greenspan, the former Chair of the US Federal Reserve Board.

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  • Jennifer Burns, 2011. "‘The Root Of All Good’," Journal of Cultural Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(3), pages 329-347.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jculte:v:4:y:2011:i:3:p:329-347
    DOI: 10.1080/17530350.2011.586856
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