Altruism vs. Kindness: Ayn Rand Explains

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These were Ayn Rand's answers to questions asked by students of her philosophy and curious newcomers in a 1964 interview on WKCR radio at Columbia University.

How would you define altruism? Why do you think that altruism and benevolence are not the same?

TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) - Intro
(00:09) - How would you define altruism?
(00:52) - Why do you think that altruism and benevolence are not the same?

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