Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

Book Review

Ayn Rand's «Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal» is a collection of essays in which the author and her co-authors, including Nathaniel Branden and Alan Greenspan, defend capitalism as the only morally justified and practically viable economic system. Rand argues that capitalism is based on the principles of individual freedom and property rights, which she believes are fundamental to the prosperity of society. Critics note that the book offers a radical defense of capitalism, rejecting any form of government intervention in the economy. Some reviewers criticize Rand for her categorical stance and idealization of the free market, pointing out a lack of attention to social and economic inequalities that may arise in a capitalist society. Nevertheless, the book is considered an important contribution to the philosophy of Objectivism and continues to spark interest and debate among readers and scholars.