“The only proper, moral purpose of a government is to protect man's rights, which means: to protect him from physical violence - to protect his right to his own life, to his own liberty, to his own property and to the pursuit of his own happiness. Without property rights, no other rights are possible.”
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The Virtue of Selfishness
This book is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of selfishness as a virtue, examining its role in personal ethics and societal values. The author delves into the philosophical underpinnings of self-interest and its relationship to individual freedom and happiness. more
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