In moral terms I describe myself as egoist, one who acts in accordance with one’s own rational self-interest. Opponents tend to label it “selfishness”; and in fact some proponents of rational self-interest - such as Ayn Rand - take that label themselves. I agree with much of what Rand argued, but I think her acceptance […]
Thought for the Week: The Virtue of Rational Self-Interest
October 22nd, 2007 · 12 Comments
Tags: Capitalism · Ethics · Philosophy · Stephen Graham