Egoism In The Warden And Captain Of The Guardians

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According to the textbook, Egoism postulates that what is good for one’s survival and personal happiness is moral.” Throughout the movie the Warden and Captain of the guardians are only looking for their best interest and everything always came to money. Norton does not want to go forward with new information regarding Andy’ case; instead he thinks about his business and possible loos in case if Andy gets freedom. Even though that Andy kicking and screaming, “It’s my life! Don’t you understand it’s my life?” Even though some prisoners gains from the both of their egoism behavior the overall outcome for their actions is always with bad intentions for personal gain that they thought is morally right.

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