Means and Ends, Human Nature

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Morality, Rationality, Survival and the Law: I was having a bit of a debate with an Objectivist and we got into some questions about morality and rationality. It related to the question of suicide, and I maintained that suicide is irrational but not immoral and that the individual has the liberty...
Posted Tue, Jun 3 2008 by Brainpolice | 1 comment(s)
Filed under: Objectivism, Ethics, Consistancy, Utilitarianism, Aesthetics, Means and Ends, Philosophy, Human Nature, Crime and Punishment

Altruism Doesn't Exist: Is it really possible for someone to engage in a completely selfless act? A rational exploration of the question must lead to a negative rather then affirmative answer. For isn't it the case that no matter what action one engages in, it involves their...
Posted Tue, Mar 25 2008 by Brainpolice | 26 comment(s)
Filed under: Objectivism, Means and Ends, Self-interest, Rational Egoism, Altruism, Libertarianism, Philosophy, Human Nature, Praxeology