The New Left: The Anti-Industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand

Description

“The New Left: The Anti-Industrial Revolution” is not a work by Ayn Rand but rather a collection of essays and speeches by Ayn Rand, compiled and edited by Peter Schwartz. The book was published in 1971 and contains a selection of Ayn Rand’s writings and lectures that address the cultural and political trends of the 1960s and early 1970s, particularly the rise of the New Left movement and its critiques of capitalism and individualism.

In “The New Left: The Anti-Industrial Revolution,” Ayn Rand defends capitalism and individual rights against the intellectual and ideological challenges posed by the New Left, which included elements of radicalism, anti-capitalism, and collectivism. The book is a critique of the counterculture and social movements of the time and a defense of Objectivist philosophy, which is characterized by its advocacy of individualism, rational self-interest, and laissez-faire capitalism.

The essays in the book address various aspects of the cultural and political landscape of the period, making it a significant contribution to Ayn Rand’s non-fiction work. It reflects her distinctive philosophical perspective and her efforts to engage with the issues of her time.