Peter Schwartz – In Defense of Selfishness

Since childhood, one central, non-material principle has been taught to us.-The controversial idea of morality: self-Sacrifice is a virtue Serving the needs is a virtue, it’s universally acknowledged. of It is more important to think about others than your own. of morality. Format File [1 WebRip – 10 MP3, 1 JPG] File Size: 180.40MB

Peter Schwartz – In Defense of Selfishness

We are taught from childhood that there is one, central, and non-violent principle.-The controversial idea of morality: self-Sacrifice is a virtue Serving the needs is a virtue, it’s universally acknowledged. of It is more important to think about others than your own. of morality. It is believed that to be ethical is to be altruistic. It is considered that questioning this belief is equivalent to questioning oneself-evident. Here, Peter Schwartz questions it. In Defense of Selfishness Rebuts common misconceptions about its meaning of Selfishness and of altruism. He bases his arguments on Ayn Rand’s ethics of Reasonable self-interest, Schwartz This shows that true selfishness does not manifest itself in the brutal plundering of An Attila, the Hun or the conniving duplicate of a Bernard Madoff. Contrary to popular belief, these people act against their long-term interests.-a wide range of interests. True selfishness is a commitment to moral principles. It lives a productive, honest life.-Respecting all life. He doesn’t feed others. He instead renounces the unearned and works with others in the spiritual and material realms by offering value for benefit, to mutual advantage.

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