The Virtue of SelfishnessBy: Ayn Rand A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional worksAnthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shruggedhave had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new moralitythe ethics of rational self interestthat offers a robust challenge to altruist