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- Title
Objectivity and the Proof of Egoism.
- Authors
Hartford, Robert
- Abstract
Tibor R. Machan, Eric Mack, and Douglas B. Rasmussen present three differing analyses of Rand's view that the "choice to live" serves as the foundation of her ethical system. H artford criticizes Machan's view that the choice is a "fundamental commitment." Hartford concludes that Rasmussen's assertion—that individual self-perfection is the natural end of human choice— cannot validate the choice to live. Hartford claims that Mack's analysis of the "function of valuing" as a bridge of the factual-normative gap can be strengthened. Hartford argues that carefully defining the meaning of "the choice to live" allows proof of its validity.
- Publication
Journal of Ayn Rand Studies (Journal of Ayn Rand Studies Foundation), 2007, Vol 8, Issue 2, p291
- ISSN
1526-1018
- Publication type
Academic Journal