Ayn Rand, through her philosophy of Objectivism, argued that rational self-interest (selfishness) is a virtue and that altruism—the selfless concern for the welfare of others—is a vice. She believed that individuals should pursue their own happiness as their highest moral aim.

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Ayn Rand Argued That

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Ayn Rand argued that

A) selfishness is a virtue and altruism is a vice.
B) selfishness is a morally wrong and altruism is an unqualified duty.
C) neither selfishness nor altruism are good in themselves, for it depends on what is best for the individual.
D) by pursuing others' interests, we will end up satisfying our own needs.

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