The God of the Machine
In 'The God of the Machine', Isabel Paterson presents a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between freedom, individualism, and capitalism. Through her meticulous arguments, she challenges the prevailing ideas of her time, advocating for a society where human creativity and productivity can flourish. Paterson's writing is both incisive and passionate, revealing how the interplay of these forces shapes civilization. As she delves into historical contexts and philosophical ideologies, readers are compelled to rethink the very foundations of social order. This compelling work invites readers to grasp the profound consequences of suppressing the individual's potential and the divine essence of ingenuity.
By Isabel Paterson
Published: 1993
""Freedom is the heartbeat of human progress—without it, the soul withers and innovation stagnates.""
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The God of the Machine presents an original theory of history and a bold defense of individualism as the source of moral and political progress. When it was published in 1943, Isabel Paterson's work provided fresh intellectual support for the endangered American belief in individual rights, limited government, and economic freedom. Her book placed her in the vanguard of the free-enterprise movement now sweeping the world. It will be essential to students of American history, political theory, and literature.
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Isabel Paterson
Isabel Paterson (1886–1961) was a prominent American author, critic, and political commentator, best known for her influential work in the realms of fiction and libertarian thought. Her most notable works include 'The God of the Machine' (1943), a seminal text in the libertarian movement, which explores the principles of individualism and capitalism, and 'The Shadow on the Hearth' (1944), a poignant novel that delves into the effects of war on domestic life. Paterson's writing style is characterized by its intellectual rigor, eloquent prose, and a fierce advocacy for personal freedom and responsibility. A key figure in the literary scene of her time, she also contributed to the development of Objectivism and was a mentor to Ayn Rand.
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- Authors
- Isabel Paterson
- Published
- January 1993
- Publisher
- Transaction Publishers
- ISBN
- 1560006668
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 368
- Genres
- Social Justice MovementsPhilosophyPolitical PhilosophyPolitics and Current Affairs
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