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Ethical theories

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November 7, 2016

 

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However, the same arguments apply against psychological hedonism. Is psychological egoism a fact (a true claim)? If it is true, ethics is in trouble, because most traditional ethical systems demand at least occasional altruism (unselfish behavior). If psychological egoism were true, altruism would not be possible...
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If psychological egoism were true, altruism would not be possible. We would have to explain apparent (what appears as) altruism as self-interest. For example, we wouldn't say Mother Teresa is altruistic; we'd say that she's self-interested. She's using the poor to attain her own long-term spiritual goals...
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