The Age of Envy
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The Age of Envy is an essay by Ayn Rand.
It explores the psychological and social consequences of envy.
Rand argues that envy is a destructive emotion that undermines individual achievement and societal progress.
She contends that envy motivates people to tear down those who are successful rather than striving for their own success.
Rand links envy to the rise of collectivism and the rejection of individual merit.
The essay advocates for a society that celebrates achievement and rewards individual effort.
Rand's work serves as a defense of individualism against the forces of envy and resentment.
It explores the psychological and social consequences of envy.
Rand argues that envy is a destructive emotion that undermines individual achievement and societal progress.
She contends that envy motivates people to tear down those who are successful rather than striving for their own success.
Rand links envy to the rise of collectivism and the rejection of individual merit.
The essay advocates for a society that celebrates achievement and rewards individual effort.
Rand's work serves as a defense of individualism against the forces of envy and resentment.
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