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Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

Summary

Key Facts and Insights:

  • The book explores the philosophy of objectivism, which emphasizes individualism and reason over collectivism and emotion.
  • The story takes place in a dystopian world where government regulation and intervention have stifled innovation and productivity.
  • The main character, Dagny Taggart, is a successful businesswoman who struggles to keep her railroad company afloat amidst the government's interference.
  • John Galt, a mysterious and charismatic figure, leads a strike of the world's most productive individuals, who disappear from society in protest of the government's policies.
  • The novel explores...

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