Archive for Tag “selfishness”
8 min. Why Commercialized Christmas is Good
Yaron Brook discusses why the commercialization of Christmas is good. (Pajamas TV Interview; 8 min.)
8 min. Revolutionary Principles
Onkar Ghate on the ideas of America’s founders, and the influence of Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke on the American system of government. (Pajamas TV interview; 8 min.)
31 min. The Teachings of Ayn Rand
In this interview from the “Taking Back America” podcast, Onkar Ghate offers an overview of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, the importance of the self, and philosophical reasons for today’s erosion of freedom. (Podcast interview; 31 min.)
2 min. Kids and Sharing Toys
2 min. Sacrifice
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.
19 min. ObamaCare: Will Dr. Atlas Shrug?
Yaron Brook discusses the moral roots of socialized medicine, and why a morality of self-interest will lead to better policies. The failure of U.S. policy towards Iran is also examined. (Pajamas TV interview; 19 min.)
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