In Defense of Selfishness In Defense of Selfishness Peter Schwartz

In Defense of Selfishness

How Self-Sacrifice Undermines Justice and Society

by Peter Schwartz

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About This Book

The Case for Rational Self-Interest (2015) challenges a widely accepted moral assumption: that altruism represents virtue. This work demonstrates how altruism actually diminishes the worth of people and communities, arguing instead that rational self-interest offers a path to genuine freedom and flourishing.

Who Should Read This?

  • People who question whether self-sacrifice is truly virtuous
  • Critics examining the foundations of welfare systems
  • Readers exploring the negative consequences of altruistic ideology

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