#8: Interview of Craig Biddle on Egoism and Altruism in American Culture (23 September 2009)

Summary: In this 23 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Craig Biddle about "Egoism and Altruism in American Culture." Topics discussed include: * The basic thesis of the article * Egoism versus altruism * The ethics of altruism in our culture today * The problem with voluntary altruism * Altruism versus freedom * The arguments for altruism * Obstacles to considering egoism * Christian advocates of free markets For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com