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📘The Virtue of Selfishness Reading Group 💭“The purpose of morality,” wrote Ayn Rand, “is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live.” Is this true? If so, why? What does it mean for your life? And what does it mean for traditional morality? ✒️In The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism, Rand presents revolutionary ideas on morality—ideas based on observation and logic. She explains how objective morality is derived from perceptual reality and human nature. She discusses the requirements of human life, given the kind of animal we are; the requirements of personal happiness, given our nature; the values and virtues that can help us to think clearly, live fully, and foster social harmony; and why today’s dominant morality, altruism, which holds that being moral consists in self-sacrificially serving others, does not stand to reason and is inimical to human life and happiness. 📚In The Virtue of Selfishness, Rand not only explains her ethics, she applies its principles to topics such as conflicts of people’s interests, when compromise is appropriate and when it isn’t, the source and nature of rights, how to lead a rational life in an irrational society, and how moral principles apply to emergency situations. Deep dive into the ground-breaking essays in Rand’s The Virtue of Selfishness, and level up with “the morality of life.” ⚠️Բաց մի՛ թողեք հնարավորությունը՝ լինելու 2️⃣0️⃣ մասնակիցներից մեկը և դառնալու անչափ հետաքրքիր ծրագրի մի մասը։ 🤔Ի՞ՆՉ ԱՆԵԼ. Ընդամենը պետք է գրանցվել՝⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewhREDxn #objectivismphilosophy #aynrand #leonardpeikoff #objectivism #liberty #thevirtueofselfishness #objectivist #individualism #liberal #freedomofspeech #freespeech #arca #ԱյնՌանդ #ԼեոնարդՊեիկոֆ #Փիլիսոփայություն #Օբյեկտիվիզմ #Կրթություն #Գիտելիք #Ուսուցում #Էթիկա #Մետաֆիզիկա #Իմացաբանություն #Գեղագիտություն #Ազատություն #Էգոիզմ #Անհատականությու #ազատություն

It’s easy to get lost in the darkness. To feel overwhelmed, drowning in a sea of despair, scared that you might never find solid ground again. In these moments, it can feel particularly hard to find sources of light, whether that be hope, connection, meaning, or whatever else helps guide you home, back to yourself, back to your center. A little on the esoteric side? If you’re more of a baller than an Aristotle-r, here’s a tip from Travis Kelce: “You have to embrace the tough times because they are the ones that make you stronger.” (Note: if this seems like a strange segue, check out Taylor Swift’s “So High School” 🎶). At Quantum ADR, we aim to meet you where you are, whether that’s with philosophical references or sports metaphors! #Qbits #FamilyLaw #RelationalPsychology #Quantum #ADR #AlternativeDisputeResolution #MentalHealthAwareness #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #SoHighSchool #Hope #Light #Mediation #TheMeInMediation #360Mediation #Coaching #MentalHealth #ConflictResolution #Entanglement #EntangledRelationships

Real freedom comes when we let go of the things that weigh us down—whether it's material attachments, ego, or desires. By renouncing what we don’t need, we create space for peace, purpose, and deeper fulfillment. Day 8 of Learning how to be a good human being. #Renunciation #LettingGo #InnerPeace #Minimalism #SpiritualGrowth

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the American Civil War and his profound impact on American political philosophy. "Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most." Follow us Stoic Teacher for daily Stoic quotes. #stoicism #stoic #philosophy #stoicphilosophy #stoicquotes #motivation #quotes #psychology #mindset #quoteoftheday #stoics #stoicmindset #letsconnect #letsgrowtogether #letsconnectmore #letsgrowmore

Speaking of philosophical debates: Prepare to ponder life's deepest questions as these two characters embark on a quest for an answer for the ages. With thought bubbles swirling above their heads, witness the timeless inquiry unfold: "What's the meaning of life?"     #PhilosophyHumor #DeepConversations #GoogleAnswers #LifeQuestions #LITraining

Speaking of philosophical debates: Prepare to ponder life's deepest questions as these two characters embark on a quest for an answer for the ages. With thought bubbles swirling above their heads, witness the timeless inquiry unfold: "What's the meaning of life?"     #PhilosophyHumor #DeepConversations #GoogleAnswers #LifeQuestions #LITraining

"How you do anything is how you do everything." This is one of my favorite quotes. Along with Abraham Heschel's 'Words create worlds' anthem! If we have labeled ourselves a student/fellow/follower of The Holy Scriptures and 'The Way'...HOW ARE we THINKING OF, SPEAKING TO, AND TREATING people in our homes...our communities...our workplaces? It matters. Did you know that Genesis 3 teaches us both the sickness as well as THE DIVINE REMEDY OF REST/RESTORATION through 'WHOLE-MINDEDNESS'? If you're a student of the Scriptures, you may recall that with 'the fall' came a divided up/doubled-mindedness which is DISTORTION. This distorted vision quickly brought way to the FEAR - SHAME - BLAME paradigm. What is the ANSWER? See and understand... DM to join a Mereas Mussar Academy group for HOLY CONVERSATIONS that lead to experiential transformations: https://lnkd.in/gViEiNA8 #lettherebelight #personaldevelopment #reverence #refreshment #responsibility

The question of what makes for a decent death is intimately tied to what constitutes a decent #life. This #philosophical inquiry, central to many #spiritual and ethical #traditions, invites us to reflect on our #actions, sacrifices, and the moral compass guiding our lives. I explored these themes in this #article through key concepts such as the abuse of authority, #loss-loss situations, contradictions and dilemmas, fear of wrong #answers, and the fear of sins.

The ruler must be a philosopher as well as a king; and he must govern unwillingly, because he loves philosophy better than dominion. Follow us Stoic Teacher for daily Stoic quotes. #stoicism #stoic #philosophy #stoicphilosophy #stoicquotes #motivation #quotes #psychology #mindset #quoteoftheday #stoics #stoicmindset #letsconnect #letsgrowtogether #letsconnectmore #letsgrowmore