• Ayn Rand and the Ethics of Selfishness | Tara Smith

  • Aug 18 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Ayn Rand and the Ethics of Selfishness | Tara Smith

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  • Has selfishness been misunderstood? Is there a way of defending Ayn Rand’s egoism?


    Tara Smith confronts challenging questions about morality, individual rights, and the balance between personal and societal well-being.


    Read Smith’s book here: https://a.co/d/5r4HfXb


    [00:00] Introduction to Ayn Rand and Egoism


    [00:21] Challenging Common Perceptions of Self-Interest


    [02:40] Objective vs. Subjective Self-Interest


    [05:17] The Role of Rationality in Human Flourishing


    [11:02] Principles of Human Flourishing


    [14:33] The Practicality of Moral Theories


    [26:54] Case-by-Case Basis in Moral Decisions


    [31:05] Identifying Through Lines in Ethics


    [31:46] Context Sensitivity in Moral Principles


    [36:06] Altruism and Self-Interest


    [36:52] Martians, Sociopaths, and Moral Obligations


    [39:29] Species Needs and Moral Values


    [42:48] Health, Psychology, and Individual Needs


    [48:03] Freedom, Government, and Individual Rights


    [54:16] Evolutionary Psychology and Randian Theory


    [01:03:01] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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