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Re:How to Do Philosophy by asdflkj on Friday September 21, 2007 @10:17PM (#58238)
Actually, there already is stuff that's far more refined (and empirically true) than Ayn Rand. It's called evolutionary psychology. Unfortunately, understanding it leaves one feeling rather unedified. It's like realizing that you've been a pawn in somebody else's game, and will continue to be one until your life ends. With Ayn Rand fans, this kind of message doesn't seem to be in demand.
Re:How to Do Philosophy by aaronsw on Sunday September 23, 2007 @02:15PM (#58576)
Saying that evolutionary psychology is more true than Ayn Rand is damning with awfully faint praise.
Re:How to Do Philosophy by rms on Friday September 21, 2007 @10:27PM (#58239)
Any good links/more info on evolutionary psychology?
Re:How to Do Philosophy by aswanson on Saturday September 22, 2007 @03:14AM (#58285)
Steven Pinker's papers and books, although you have probably already encountered those.