Viable Values examines the most basic foundations of value and morality, demonstrating the shortcomings of major traditional views and proposing that morality is grounded in the objective requirements of human life. Smith argues that human beings need to be moral in order to live, explaining how life is the standard of morality, how flourishing is the proper end and reward of living morally, and how an intelligent egoism is the path to flourishing.

"Smith writes in very clear, engaging language, refreshing and enjoyable. Good index. Recommended." - CHOICE

"Smith undertakes the meta-ethical part and does a commendable job of fleshing out Rand's ideas." - Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association