PRTO1000 Lecture Notes - Ethical Egoism, Egotism
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In defense of ethical egoism by ayn rand. Argues for a form of ethical egoism= objectivism. Pursuit of one"s self-interest and happiness is the only proper life for rational beings. Self sacrifice and altruism are inconsistent with rational morality. A person who is not selfish and hold his own life as a motive is acting on the standard of death. Those who are mm are altruistic because they meet the needs of others so that they can be happy. Giving to others is not morally obligated nor is it wrong. Giving to others is permissible if it makes you happy. She isn"t saying that anything chosen by the self is morally good. When moral code reaches its climax, one must discover morality. We have been told that morality is a code of behavior by society. To serve others such as god, family, neighbors, but not you. We have been taught that our own pleasure is found through immorality.
