Moral Ambition: Perfection and Pride (MP3 download) Science

Moral Ambition: Perfection and Pride (MP3 download) ScienceBy Tara Smith Though Aristotle had praised pride as the crown of the virtues, Ayn Rands identification of pride as moral ambitiousness marked a major breakthrough in understanding this virtue. These illuminating lectures intensively explore this insight to unlock a more vivid conception of what pride entails. What exactly does moral ambitiousness refer to? What does pride demand of us? And what does pride deliverwhat is its specific value to human

the means by which she succeeded in solving the philosophic problems that have gripped—and stultified—philosophy for millennia

has applied his extensive knowledge of philosophy

This talk was recorded on April 23

Recorded in historic Williamsburg

It clarifies your grasp of the nature of rationality and objectivity and it provides specific techniques—including how to avoid certain cognitive “traps”—to enhance rational and objective thinking

Reaching Beyond One's Grasp

Rand discusses such diverse topics as: romantic love and monogamy

Drawing parallels between Nixon’s policy and similar actions throughout history

- Narrative versus Dramatization

he recommends critically reviewing the lecture notes immediately after the lecture

man as a corrupt creature

He methodically describes how financiers serve a vital role in the economy