Rand Was Right! With Sheldon Richman

About this episode

Michael Liebowitz and Sheldon Richman discuss the role of egoism in establishing a capitalist system.

Sheldon Richman is a lifelong advocate of liberty, reason, and justice. A father and grandfather, he brings both moral seriousness and lived experience to political philosophy. In this discussion, Michael and Sheldon explore the necessary role an ethic of egoism must have if we are to ever establish a capitalist system. Sheldon Richman is a freelance editor, author, and long-time writer on liberty and political philosophy. He is the author of What Social Animals Owe to Each Other and Coming to Palestine, and a consistent voice for individual rights, peace, and voluntary social order. He is also, by his own description, a lover of liberty, justice, reason—and pipe tobacco. About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational Egoist Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Liebowitz

Guest: Sheldon Richman

Topics covered

• liberty
• political philosophy
• capitalism
• egoism
• individual rights

Keywords

• liberty
• egoism
• capitalism
• political philosophy
• individual rights
• Ayn Rand

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: What Social Animals Owe to Each Other, Coming to Palestine

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