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Egoism and Altruism

Ethical 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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Ayn Rand interveiw
From Adam Curtis'
All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace (Part 1)

Enlightened Self-interest
Wikipedia article

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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
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