Leonard Peikoff
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the more it should motivate
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My boyfriend, an ardent Objectivist, said that if he ever meets a woman of greater value to him than myself, he would not hesitate to leave me for her. I understand he is acting on the principle of self-interest, but how then can one have a long-term relationship with anyone? Does self-interest mean no commitment?
My boyfriend, an ardent Objectivist, said that if he ever meets a woman of greater value to him than myself, he would not hesitate to leave me for her. I understand he is acting on the principle of self-interest, but how then can one have a long-term relationship with anyone? Does self-interest mean no commitment?
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Date: August 24th, 2015
Duration: 02:25
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