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
Ayn Rand interveiw
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Questions / Survey exercise
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Past IB Exam Questions
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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