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Egoism Without Permission: Tara Smith on Ayn Rand’s Ethics

The Troubadour Podcast

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Navigating Desires and Rational Decision-Making

The chapter explores the delicate balance between desires and objective decision-making, cautioning against allowing emotions to solely dictate actions. It discusses the challenges of pursuing desires within an egoistic framework and debates the ethics of prioritizing personal pleasure over serving others. Emphasizing the importance of introspection, the speakers delve into evaluating desires with a rational lens to achieve a fulfilling life.

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