'Altruism, Principles and the Ill-gotten' by Tara Smith

Self-Interest -- part 4: Altruism, Principles and the Ill-gotten

After finishing her discussion of altruism’s destructive legacy, Tara Smith begins a detailed analysis of how to be self-interested, starting with the need for principles and discipline. Then she examines two examples to show why ill-gotten gains are contrary to one’s self-interest.

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