In Defense of Selfishness: Why the Code of Self-Sacrifice is Unjust and Destructive

Are you tired of being told that self-sacrifice is the only path to morality? It's time to challenge this widely accepted belief and embrace the true essence of selfishness. In Defense of Selfishness brings to light the misconceptions surrounding selfishness and altruism. Based on Ayn Rand's ethics of rational self-interest, author Peter Schwartz reveals that genuine selfishness does not involve deception or exploitation but is rooted in moral principles and a commitment to living an honest, productive life.

Unlike the brutal plundering of historical figures or the cunning fraud of modern criminals, the truly selfish individual seeks mutual benefit through the exchange of value. This book shows that selfishness is not about feeding off others but about engaging in rationality, production, and trade. It champions the virtue of reason and encourages pride in personal achievements, rejecting the idea of sacrificing oneself for others or sacrificing others for personal gain.

Yet society pushes the code of altruism, demanding self-sacrifice and servitude instead of cooperation and benevolence. In Defense of Selfishness challenges this expectation and asks the fundamental question: why should your success automatically make you indebted to those who haven't achieved the same? Why is someone else's need for your money seen as a moral entitlement when you have rightfully earned it?

Through vivid, real-life examples, this provocative book exposes the injustice of forcing one individual to serve the needs of another. It calls on readers to re-examine their moral compass and question the standards they use to determine right from wrong. Say goodbye to the code of self-sacrifice and embrace the rationality and fulfillment of genuine selfishness.

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