Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged is a philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where society is crumbling under increasing government control and collectivist policies. The story follows Dagny Taggart, a railroad executive, and other industrialists who struggle to maintain their businesses amidst overwhelming regulations and societal decline. As key innovators and entrepreneurs mysteriously disappear, Dagny seeks to uncover the truth behind a growing movement led by the enigmatic John Galt, who proposes a philosophy of rational self-interest and individualism. The novel champions Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, emphasizing reason, capitalism, and the pursuit of one’s own happiness as the highest moral purpose.