Where Do Individual Rights Come From? God, Government, or...? | Yaron Brook Show
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Exploring Self-Love, Self-Esteem, and Individual Rights in Objectivism
This chapter delves into the concepts of self-love and self-esteem within objectivism, emphasizing the importance of evaluating oneself as competent and knowing one's place in the world. It further discusses complex ethical and philosophical topics such as individual rights, morality, and the objectivity of values, touching on issues like tragic historical events, religious texts, and the necessity of studying political philosophy for understanding human life. The chapter also explores the concept of individual rights in contrast to religious structures and anarchy, highlighting the idea that rights are about individual freedom rather than following rules.
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