The Objectivist Ethics: Virtues | Dr Andrew Bernstein

The Objectivist Ethics: Virtues | Dr Andrew Bernstein

Author: Ayn Rand Centre UK August 15, 2020 Duration: 1:15:37

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“Virtue is not an end in itself. Virtue is not its own reward or sacrificial fodder for the reward of evil. Life is the reward of virtue—and happiness is the goal and the reward of life.” — Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

Although the concept of ‘virtue’ has been prominent in most moral philosophies, one of Ayn Rand’s revolutionary contributions to ethics is her grounding of ‘virtues’ in the pursuit of rational values.

In this Meetup, we explore various aspects of the Objectivist virtues.

In what way do virtues help us gain and keep our values? 
How is life the reward of virtue?

How does Rand’s conceptualisation of virtue contrast with prominent moral approaches to ‘virtue’, both religious and secular?

How does Rand’s approach to certain ’conventionally recognised virtues’, like honesty, justice and integrity, differ from convention?


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