 A Case for Objectivist Ethics in the 21st Century: A ReviewEdward M. Slover
International Journal of Responsible Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making (IJRLEDM), 2020, vol. 2, issue 1, 19-31 Abstract: The framework of objectivist ethics may serve as a cogent foundation upon which human beings can live more thoughtful, productive, and rational lives. By virtue of being selfish, or rationally self-interested, an individual pursues and achieves happiness by making reasoned, rational decisions based on what s/he values while not exploiting or manipulating others since such exploitation or manipulation of another individual would subvert the former's achievement of happiness. Rational decisions made by each individual are thus not determined by subjective choice, altruism, or self-sacrifice, but rather the desire to have his/her needs met because it is in his/her moral interest. This article makes the case for the application of objectivist ethics in the areas of leadership, interpersonal relations, and family dynamics. The main message is based on how the tenet of rational self-interest can enhance an individual's life by achieving happiness and the lives of others for having achieved happiness. Date: 2020 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:igg:jrledm:v:2:y:2020:i:1:p:19-31 Access Statistics for this article International Journal of Responsible Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making (IJRLEDM) is currently edited by Mirela Panait More articles in International Journal of Responsible Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making (IJRLEDM) from IGI Global |
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