Rand and Kant Prove that wrongdoing is Not motivated by self-interest. - Galt's Gulch

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Rand and Kant Prove that wrongdoing is Not motivated by self-interest.

Posted by Olduglycarl 7 years, 6 months ago to Philosophy

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"Some of history’s greatest philosophers, then, agree that wrongdoing tends to be motivated by self-interest. Alas, I’m not one of history’s greatest philosophers. Although most assume that an immoral person is one who’s ready to defy law and convention to get what they want, I think the inverse is often true. Immorality is frequently motivated by a readiness to conform to law and convention in opposition to our own values."

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Posted by mminnick 7 years, 6 months ago

You should also look at what F. Nietzche and Hegel had to say about the subject. Sometimes a little difficult to read (depending upon the translation) but worth reading if you are interested in the idea especialy The Will to Power and Beyond Good and Evil)

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  Posted by Olduglycarl 7 years, 6 months ago
  
  Nietzsche was a bit weird for me, he says some interesting things then goes off on a druged trip. Hegel, haven't read much of him. but I will, as time allows, check out The Will to Power and beyond good and evil.
  Thank you.
  
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