5. Lesson 5 (Ethics Course) Ethical Egoism, Ayn Rand, Self-Interest & Morality, Quiz Review at

Recommended Books (Amazon Affiliate Links)


I. Philosophy for beginners
I recommend starting (or continuing) your study of philosophy with the following three clear, entertaining, accurate, and insightful books.
1) Looking at Philosophy by Donald Palmer: https://amzn.to/3kfaL4o
2) The Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law: https://amzn.to/3GYy1LR
3) The Worlds Religion by Huston Smith https://amzn.to/3H36U3p

II. Good Introductions to Ethics
1) Ethics for Beginners by Peter Kreeft: https://amzn.to/3klsoiU
2) Elements of Moral Philosophy: https://amzn.to/3iQFHrn
(buy an earlier and chapter edition)

III. Some Great Books
1. G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/3iR964A (you can also find it free online)
2. Anthony De Mello's Way to Love (a short pocket book full of wisdom): https://amzn.to/3Xq4jGd
3. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning: https://amzn.to/3Xv4ikw
4. Stephen Mitchell's version of the Tao Te Ching (short pocket book with commentary at end): https://amzn.to/3kwMMhg
5. Ann Faraday's Dream Game (a practical & lucid introduction to dream interpretation that any kid can do... Freud, Jung, dreams): https://amzn.to/3QTFqAq
6. Dostoevsky's Grand Inquisitor: https://amzn.to/3J6hacu

IV. Logic
1. Hurley's Introduction to Aristotelian and formal/symbolic Logic is probably the most used text in colleges (buy an older & cheaper edition): https://amzn.to/3ZTL2yB