Tara Smith (philosopher)

Tara A. Smith
Born1961 (age 62–63)
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
SchoolObjectivism
InstitutionsAyn Rand Institute
Main interests
Metaethics, ethical naturalism, virtue ethics, ethical egoism, rational egoism, value theory, political philosophy, natural rights, philosophy of law, constitutional law, objectivity, intrinsicism
Notable ideas
objective value, virtuous egoism, objective law

Tara A. Smith (born 1961) is an American philosopher. She is a professor of philosophy, the BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism,[1] and the Anthem Foundation Fellow for the Study of Objectivism[2] at the University of Texas at Austin.

  1. ^ "BB&T Donates $2 Million for Ayn Rand Research at The University of Texas at Austin | The University of Texas at Austin". Utexas.edu. 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
  2. ^ "Anthem Foundation Renews Gift for Ayn Rand Research on 50th Anniversary of "Atlas Shrugged" | The University of Texas at Austin". Utexas.edu. Retrieved 2009-04-04.