Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, Robert Hessen
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Book Reviews of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal
Book Review: Moral Case For Capitalism
Summary: 5 Stars
For nascent Objectivists or libertarians, this work is undoubtedly the best single introduction to what's really important about capitalism. Not only does Rand et al dispell widely held myths and misconceptions about the workings of the free-market in theory and throughout history, but they also present a relentless moral case for freedom. There is no garbage about "the common good," or "the greatest benefit to the greatest number," but rather, a consistent appeal to the right of each human being to his life, liberty, and property. Moreover, not only is the case made from the simple standpoint of natural rights, but also from the more controversial framework of ethicial egoism, or, to put it more clearly, rational selfishness. Nevertheless, some of Rand's ideas concerning the actual framework of a free society are a bit off the mark, such as her scheme for financing government through a lottery or her aversion to violent civil resistance. Regardless of this, the work is solid, and I give it my highest recommendation.Book Review: Showing the myths for what they are
Summary: 5 Stars
In a well organised sequence of essays Ayn Rand and contributors shake the misconceptions that still prevail about what capitalism is and what it does. Simply put it means the removal of force from human relations (whether by mugger or government) so that people deal with one another based upon reason and free association. Sound good? It is, unless you want control over other people, or access to things they make!Being free to think and act (not forcing others) means owning the produce of that thinking and acting, ie property. Without the right to the product of your thinking and acting why think and act? What happens inder those conditions is well demonstrated by the impoverished communist nations like Cuba.
Rand analyses each topic with the same insight and logic, debunking myths and exposing fraudulent ideologies - its a fascinating journey, often challenging.
Definately a must have for anyone interested in liberty, in politics and in how some nations became rich, whilst others did not.
Book Review: Unlearn what you have learned
Summary: 5 Stars
All right we all know that greedy Capitalists are the cause of all the problems everywhere. People are poor and have nothing to eat because some CEO wants another Million dollars. Honest, Hardworking people are driven to crime because of others greed.
Ok think again. This book dispels all of the myths our public school education system and other liberal groups have put out for years. It also embraces Capitalism as not only the best economic model but also the only ethical one in existence.
If you read this with an open mind there are many things you will take away from it. Some of the myths that will be dispelled are: Monopolies are always bad, Unions protect workers, War is good for business, and many more.
This book is absolutely essential if you find yourself defending Capitalism from Communists, Socialists, Liberals, and other Statists that believe they are entitled to the fruits of labor of other people.
Book Review: Comprehensive view on the idea of capitalism
Summary: 5 Stars
Have you ever felt that there is something wrong with the world, but haven't been able to put your finger on exactly what it is? This book will do it for you. Ayn Rand, along with some interesting additions by Nathaniel Branden and Alan Greenspan, shows you how deep the rabbit hole really goes. This book is a collection of articles addressing the application of capitalism as a political system, or rather the lack of it, and consequently the inevitable demise of humanity due to the implementation of collectivist, anti-capitalist policies. By exploring different parts of society and the application of collectivist policies that govern us, Ayn Rand basically explains why collectivism (i.e. socialism) is the root to all evil. If you are looking for a book about Ayn Rand's ideas and philosophy of life, and are reluctant to engage in her lengthy, fictional novels like Atlas Shrugged or The Fountainhead this is definitely the book for you.
Book Review: Good Philosophy for a better society
Summary: 5 Stars
Ayn Rand has a refreshingly frank, "tell it like it is" style of writing. I can understand that it may seem a little "preachy" to some, but you cannot deny the logic and intelligence of her ideas. All it requires is for people to think long and hard about it. An example of the logic: If you leave people to do whatever they want to do, whether it is working to make a profit or helping others, or both, they will do it better through personal choice than through coercion. You can see it in microcosm with the way individuals intereact with each other - whether it be trade or any other type of interaction. If it ever appears otherwise, that means there are other factors involved. Economics and politics have been popularly portrayed as much more complex than they really are, to confuse people and to keep people ignorant. I recommend this book to anyone, for expressing the simplicity of these areas of knowledge.