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.
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[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
