Passing Judgment: Ayn Rand's View of Justice
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 6:00pm
Hyatt Regency Irvine
It is commonly believed that to be a just person, one who treats others fairly, one must be selfless. Ayn Rand demonstrated that nothing could be further from the truth. She held that justice is a selfish virtue.
In "Passing Judgment: Ayn Rand's View of Justice", Dr. Tara Smith will explore Ayn Rand's unique conception of justice. After explaining why it is in one's self-interest to be a just person, Dr. Smith will explore several related topics including: the emphatic need to judge other people; how today's pervasive egaitarianism is completely anti-justice; when, if ever, forgiveness and mercy are justified.
A fuller understanding of the virtue of justice, Dr. Smith believes, can enable each of us to live more successful, happy lives.
The Ayn Rand Institute's official page for this event can be found here.
Schedule:
6:30pm: Bookstore opens
7:30pm: Lecture
8:30pm: Q & A
