Egoism and AltruismEthical egoism is the normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest. Ethical altruism claims the moral value of an individual's actions depend solely on the impact on other individuals, regardless of the consequences on the individual itself. Philosophers' views![]()
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Sources
Robert A Bowie, Ethical Studies (Nelson Thornes)
James Rachels & Stuart Rachels, The Elements of Moral Philosophy (McGraw-Hill)
Adam Curtis, All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace (BBC)
IB diploma examination questions
Wikipedia
The Philosophers' Views slides includes information from Wellington College philosophy website
Robert A Bowie, Ethical Studies (Nelson Thornes)
James Rachels & Stuart Rachels, The Elements of Moral Philosophy (McGraw-Hill)
Adam Curtis, All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace (BBC)
IB diploma examination questions
Wikipedia
The Philosophers' Views slides includes information from Wellington College philosophy website