The age of selfishness
Subtitle: Ayn Rand, morality, and the financial crisis
By: Darryl Cunningham ; introduction by Michael Goodwin
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9781419715983
Subjects: Objectivism (Philosophy); Self-interest; Influence; Comic books, strips; Conservatism; Economic policy; Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009; Banks and banking
Other titles: Ayn Rand, morality, and the financial crisis
Description: Using Rand's biography to illuminate the policies that led to the economic crash in the U.S. and in Europe and the global financial crisis of 2008, Cunningham shows how her philosophy continues to affect today's politics and policies, starting with her most noted disciple, economist Alan Greenspan (former chairman of the Federal Reserve). Cunningham also shows how right-wing conservatives, libertarians, and the Tea Party movement have co-opted Rand's teachings (and inherent contradictions) to promote personal gain and profit at the expense of the middle class.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-227).
Table of contents: title: Part one: Ayn Rand; title: Part two: The crash; title: Part three: The age of selfishness.