Are you trying to make a point? If so, what is it?
yes, and that’s exactly why we’ll never have a conservative government- one that will actually shrink government, eliminate perks for their constituents, or reduce their owns salaries and benefits. That’s as contrary to human nature as the altruistic underpinnings of marxist doctrine. Just won’t happen.
Many moons ago I wrote a thesis on this very subject. I agree that altruism, as commonly defined, is not truly possible. The trick is not to deny our own self interest but to understand that being moral, good to others, etc. is in our own self interest.
Then you’ve never met (or recognized), an altruist. Believe me, there are such people in the world. Many of them keep it quiet though, so it’s not like they’re advertising their works like a car dealer.
Sometimes you have to ferret them out. Look through some websites that catalog Form 990’s. It’s a good place to start.
Rand was wrong on this one, and I only know this from personal experience.
Jesus is an altruist, is He not?
‘Liberals and socialists like to talk about altruism and making everything “fair”.’
If there’s anyone who believes this line, I have a really huge bridge in Brooklyn I’d be willing to let go cheap.
Quick response to this:
“Liberals and socialists like to talk about altruism and making everything “fair”. I think not.”
Conservatives want to make competition and opportunity fair.
Libs/socialists want to make the end rewards of hard work and succesful competition “fair,” so that those who did not work hard or lose get just the same reward as those who did.
There is obviously a huge difference.
Are you a Kelly-ite or a Peikoff-ian?