The next few meetings will focus on morality and Objectivist virtues. We will begin with Dr. Tara Smith’s lecture on “Self-Interest” which can be found here. This lecture will examine what self-interest is, why it is right and how it can be achieved. In the followup meeting, we will subsequently read excerpts from Dr. Smith’s book “Ayn Rand’s Normative Ethics: The Virtuous Egoist” to understand why rationality is the primary virtue according to Objectivism, and how it follows that honesty, independence, justice, integrity, productiveness and pride are virtuous qualities.
Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, Sept 23
Time: 7:30 p.m
Venue: 125 Herring Hall
Hope to see you there!
Rice Objectivism Club