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2011 Essay Contest Winner: “‘Dog Benefits Dog’: The Harmony of Rational Men’s Interests”

The Illusion of Conflict: Understanding Rational Self-Interest in Human Relationships

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Craig Biddle
Nov 20, 2011
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Editor’s note: Mr. Puglielli is the first-place winner of the second annual TOS essay contest. He won a cash prize of $2,000 and publication of his essay in the journal. The topic for the contest was “Atlas Shrugged and Conflicts of Interest Among Rational Men.” Mr. Puglielli’s essay has been edited only for typos and to conform to TOS’s style guide.

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