Developing Expertise in the Objectivist Ethics
Episode: 22 May 2011, Question 4
How do I become an expert on the Objectivist ethics? I want a complete understanding. I want to be able to prove it to myself and others. How do I get there most effectively? Can you recommend any material other than the most popular books out there?
My Answer, In Brief: A person ought to focus on cultivating the knowledge of the philosophy required to serve his goals in life, aiming for a deeper understanding of the relevant principles and their applications – not striving for the impossibility of a "complete understanding."
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- Many advanced works on ethics are available from the Ayn Rand Bookstore, including those of Tara Smith, Darryl Wright, and Greg Salmieri.
- The bound volumes – The Objectivist Newsletter, The Objectivist, and The Ayn Rand Letter – are also an excellent resource.
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