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by Tara Smith (Author) "Much recent discussion in ethics has danced around the edges of egoism, as renewed attention to virtue ethics, eudaimonia, and perfectionism naturally raise questions about..." (more)
Key Phrases: life qua man, philosophically objective value, creating material values, Atlas Shrugged, New York, The Ethics of Emergencies (more...)
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'The first detailed and scholarly study of Rand's conception of virtue, Tara Smith's Ayn Rand's Normative Ethics: The Virtuous Egoist is an important and timely book.' Robert Mayhew, Philosophical Books

'The issues raised by this book are manifold and provocative.' Helen Cullyer, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

Product Description
Ayn Rand is well known for advocating egoism, but the substance of that egoisms instruction is rarely understood. Far from representing the rejection of morality, selfishness, in Rands view, actually demands the practice of a systematic code of ethics. This book explains the fundamental virtues that Rand considers vital for a person to achieve his objective well-being: rationality, honesty, independence, justice, integrity, productiveness, and pride. Tara Smith examines what each of these virtues consists in, why it is a virtue, and what it demands of a person in practice.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 16, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521705460
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521705462
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars