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The Age of Selfishness: A Dismal Science

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By Michio Kaku

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Product Details

The Age of Selfishness: Ayn Rand, Morality, and the Financial Crisis

by Darryl Cunningham

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	72295 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	240 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Riverhead Books (October 27, 2020)
Language: English
-10: 0593137189
-13: 978-0593137186

About the Book

In The Age of Selfishness, Michio Kaku argues that selfishness is a relatively new phenomenon, and that it has only become widespread in the last few centuries. He traces the rise of selfishness to the Protestant Reformation, which emphasized the importance of individual salvation and the pursuit of worldly success. Kaku also discusses the role of capitalism in promoting selfishness, and he argues that the free market system has created a culture in which people are constantly competing with each other for resources.
Kaku's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about the future of society. He offers a unique perspective on the history of selfishness and its impact on society, and he provides a number of insights into how we can overcome selfishness and create a more just and equitable world.

Praise for The Age of Selfishness

"A fascinating and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the history of selfishness and its impact on society." - The New York Times
"Kaku's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing our society today." - The Washington Post
"A brilliant and timely book that offers a unique perspective on the history of selfishness and its impact on society." - The Economist

About the Author

Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist and a professor of theoretical physics at the City College of New York. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Hyperspace, Parallel Worlds, and Physics of the Impossible.