The Egoist

non-consequentialism/consequentialism and virtue theories. Consequentialism is concerned with only looking at the consequences of an action and non-consequentialism looks at the action itself. Two examples of consquentialism considered were egoism and utilitarianism. An egoist acts in their own self-interest while the utilitarian looks at the maximum number of good for the greatest number of people. In contrast, non-consequentialism looks at the moral action itself. Two examples of…

divide in the 1600s to unfortunately present day. It is also supposed to uplift and acknowledge diversity. However, is this just another way to segregate “us” versus “them”? Is this the route to go if they want to do what is “just”? From an egoist standpoint, they would be in favor of it being 100 percent ethical. Why? Because this movement is looking out for its own self-interests.…

Relativism is the belief that each culture defines their own morality and because of this we should not judge a cultures morality because one is not better than the other. Acceptance is a strength of relativism, because it could promote the idea that we are all different and we should all accept each other for who we are. Another of its strengths is allowing people to choose a moral code to live by and not be subjected to one way of thinking. However there are some downsides to relativism, for…

Whether Sophocles or Ovid wrote about Ajax, both authors captured to describe two complete sides of Ajax. In this case, Odysseus (Ulysses) was in both stories to “reflect” on the infamous Ajax. In Sophocles, Odysseus feels utter respect, aside from despising him, and complete sorrow towards Ajax. The reason towards these mixed emotions falls down to how Odysseus can resemble himself in Ajax, both physically and mentally. “He’s excellence moves me to do it… for I myself will someday reach the…

based on their response to the action. If the individual feels it is right , they will feel good. If the individual feels it is wrong, they will feel bad. This perspective does not deal in facts, but rather feelings on a given situation. Ethical Egoist indicates that if an action is right the individual 's goals are met the action is right or if the individuals goals are denied then the action is…

your ultimate aim is to get such pleasure” (pg.97). With this statement and examples, it is hard for psychological egoists to convey the pursuit of self-interest in every action by one’s strongest…

In the reading Rachel’s points out that an egoist does not insist on avoiding doing thing that may help others. You may help others in the processing of helping yourself too but the point is what make an action right is not helping other but it help yourself. He also point out that egoism and hedonism…

Woody Allen’s “Crimes and Misdemeanors” intertwines two stories. The first involves a man named Judah. Judah is a wealthy ophthalmologist and family man who has had created a wonderful normal family life. Until later on he gets a letter from Dolores, a women he had a affair with several-years. Dolores threatens Judah that she will go public regarding the affair. Judah’s also has shady financial dealings which Dolores will also reveal unless Judah leaves his wife. Judah calls on his mobster of a…

People must make choices every day. Sometimes it is thought to decide, but many time we do not have to think twice about our decisions. The choices we make can be ethical or unethical, right or wrong. Over my lifetime, although I am not too old, I had to make thousands of choices. I am sure I made some unethical choices, choices that only benefited me and choices that benefited the greatest amount of people and resulted in providing the greatest amount of happiness for myself and others. Before…

Ethical Egoist: This person or entity is only concerned with his or her own good and tends not to keep in mind the consequences of his or her action on their environment. They will do everything possible to accomplish the best consequences for them. Liberalism: Each person is the owner of themselves. As individuals, each of us has the right to choose freely and to live our lives free from interference from others, provided the exercise of our rights does not interfere with others' rights to do…