Author Archives: Dan Norton

Is Indian philosophy anti-selfishness? Aamir’s view of selfishness and Ayn Rand. Indian philosophy/religion versus personal desires and material possessions, and Aamir’s view of this. Buddha, Lord Krishna, and Lord Rama. Parallels to, and differences with, Christianity. The “middle path” vs. asceticism. Aamir’s view of the ego. Jesus and Mother Teresa. Psychological egoism, and a possible […]

Kant and the categorical imperative. ( 2 min. )

Religion’s anti-selfishness. Nietzsche’s critique of Christianity. ( 3 min. )

A little about Ayn Rand’s life and communism. ( 2 min. )

Ayn Rand and the motivation for The Selfishness Project. Distortion of Ayn Rand and the importance of reading Ayn Rand herself. ( 2 min. )

Senses of equality: equality of outcome/opportunity vs. equality before the law. Capitalism vs. communism. ( 7 min. )

American individualism vs. asian collectivism in families, education, business. ( 4 min. )

Religion preaches selflessness and altruism, but does it motivate people by appealing to selfishness? ( 2 min. )

Is it selfish to stay in America or go back to China? Are we missing a word? ( 4 min. )

Why is there a trend of deference among Chinese/Asian college students in their choice of major? Where does the trend of deference come from? ( 2 min. )