The Pragmatics of Patriotism
Posted by Hiraghm 12 years, 4 months ago to Philosophy
Rand holds that your own happiness is the highest morality.
Heinlein holds that survival of the species, perhaps life itself, is the highest morality.
Heinlein holds that survival of the species, perhaps life itself, is the highest morality.
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- 1Posted by $ johnrobert2 12 years, 4 months agoI thought I recognized the speech. Heinlein is probably my most favorite author. His writing manner is almost unmistakable. Once you have read him enough, he is on par with AR. If you decide to Galt, don't forget the lesson of "Farnham's Freehold". If you seek a saner form of government, take to heart the lessons of "Starship Troopers" and "The Moon is A Harsh Mistress".| Permalink
