Rand's adherents blame this state of affairs on the faulty philosophical principles of society--especially on issues of morality.

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She urged the committee to be clear about their intentions, and spell out the clear "philosophical and moral" principles the system should be based on.

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But in international politics, as in life, key moral principles and deeply held philosophical values can conflict.

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