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Love in Atlas Shrugged

Examining Love Beyond Sacrifice in Ayn Rand's Vision of Relationships

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Angelica Walker-Werth
May 22, 2024
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Author’s note: This article contains spoilers for Atlas Shrugged.

“Love is about sacrificing, serving, surrendering, sharing, supporting, and even suffering for others,” writes pastor Rick Warren.1 He’s not alone in this view; many claim that sacrificing for someone is a clear demonstration that you truly love him or her. People often hold up sacrifice (r…

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