Archive for “Peter Schwartz”


3 min. Laissez-Faire in History

Peter Schwartz comments on which governments in history came closest to the laissez-faire ideal, and what prospects there are for the future. This is an excerpt from the Q-&-A session of “The Virtue of Selfishness,” a lecture delivered by Mr. Schwartz on February 4, 2005.

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70 min. Back to the Dark Ages? Today’s Attacks on Reason and Individualism

This talk by Peter Schwartz was recorded on November 18, 2002, as part of the ARC Lecture Series.

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3 min. Should We Prosecute Nazis?

Peter Schwartz discusses how we should treat soldiers who fought for totalitarian regimes. This is an excerpt from the Q-&-A session of “The Virtue of Selfishness: Why Achieving Your Happiness Is Your Highest Moral Purpose,” an ARC Lecture Series talk delivered by Mr. Schwartz on February 4, 2005.

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2 min. Kids and Sharing Toys

Peter Schwartz discusses what children should be taught about sharing.  This is an excerpt from the Q-&-A session of “The Virtue of Selfishness: Why Achieving Your Happiness Is Your Highest Moral Purpose,” an ARC Lecture Series talk delivered by Mr. Schwartz on February 4, 2005.

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3 min. Is Charity a Virtue?

Peter Schwartz discusses whether charity can be considered virtuous, if it is satisfying to the giver. This is an excerpt from the Q-&-A session of “The Virtue of Selfishness: Why Achieving Your Happiness Is Your Highest Moral Purpose,” an ARC Lecture Series talk delivered by Mr. Schwartz on February 4, 2005.

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4 min. The Perfect Crime

Peter Schwartz explains why dishonest or criminal actions are not in one’s self-interest. This is an excerpt from the Q-&-A session of “The Virtue of Selfishness: Why Achieving Your Happiness Is Your Highest Moral Purpose,” an ARC Lecture Series talk delivered by Mr. Schwartz on February 4, 2005.

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