Sixty Years of The Virtue of Selfishness
The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Navigating Value, Trade, and Morality
This chapter explores the philosophical foundations of value and trade, emphasizing the importance of rational judgment and personal integrity in exchanges. It critiques conventional views of morality, particularly in the face of societal pressures, while promoting the reclamation of selfishness as a positive moral framework. The discussion encourages a principled approach to ethical choices, highlighting the distinction between minor compromises and those that undermine fundamental beliefs.
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