Psychological egoism says that people act in their own self-interest even when it appears they are not, while ethical egoism says that people should act in their own self-interest and doing so is morally right.
For this discussion:
- Explain something that you did (go on a mission trip, volunteer at a shelter) or something that you frequently do (drive the speed limit, take care of your children) that you thought you did for selfless reasons.
- Argue as an psychological egoist would and explain how what you do/did could have actually been for your own benefit instead of for the benefit for someone else.
- How does this analysis affect your view of yourself or others?
- Do you think ethical egoism is a destructive moral view, or does it have moral benefits?
Directions:
Complete an initial post that is a minimum of 300 words and that adequately answers the questions. Included a file below explaining egoism.