Egoism and/or Altruism
Journal of Ayn Rand Studies 13 (2):107-122 (2013)
Abstract
Ayn Rand's use of “selfishness” and “altruism” was polarizing and contrary to common usage. With the help of Venn diagrams, this essay compares and even reconciles the divergent meanings of egoism and altruism. It cites Rand's usage of “traditional egoism,” a term she used in correspondence but in none of her books or periodicals. This term helps to understand Rand's meaning of egoism. It also comments on earlier essays in this periodical about egoism.Links
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Marsha Familaro Enright's essay, “The Problem with Selfishness”.Arnold Baise, Merlin Jetton & Marsha Familaro Enright - 2015 - Journal of Ayn Rand Studies 15 (1):117-125.
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Altruism Versus Self-Interest: Sometimes a False Dichotomy.Neera Kapur Badhwar - 1993 - Social Philosophy and Policy 10 (1):90-117.
Altruism versus self-interest: Sometimes a false dichotomy*: Neera Kapur Badhwar.Neera Kapur Badhwar - 1993 - Social Philosophy and Policy 10 (1):90-117.
