For the New Intellectual

About “For the New Intellectual”

Ayn Rand challenges the dominant philosophical ideas of her time, which she says create a sense of guilt, panic, despair, boredom, and evasion. She presents a moral philosophy based on rational self-interest, opposing the ethics of altruism and self-sacrifice. Her work offers a new moral framework, described as "a philosophy for living on Earth," and serves as a call to action for a new intellectual movement. Through this philosophy, Rand aims to provide a clear and vibrant alternative to the prevailing ethical views.