According to a deontology theory: “We are morally obligated to act in accordance with a certain set of principles and rules regardless of outcome.” Gordon Gekko pointed out that greed is right and therefore his speech supports immorality. Kant would not agree. Being the deontological philosopher Kant was, he believed in his formula of universal law that one should live according to the law.
Egoism is all about self-interest. Gekko’s speech supports their view when saying greed is good. To be selfish and greedy according to them are morally acceptable. Psychological egoism is expressed by Gekko because he claims to help others for his personal benefit. Gekko act that he is advising the “stockholders” but he have other motives such as his
Egoism is all about self-interest. Gekko’s speech supports their view when saying greed is good. To be selfish and greedy according to them are morally acceptable. Psychological egoism is expressed by Gekko because he claims to help others for his personal benefit. Gekko act that he is advising the “stockholders” but he have other motives such as his