Selfish Interest and its Modivation of Moral Action

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Philosophy

 

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Lillian N

 

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December 13, 2016

 

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Survival is a primary instinct of all living things and therefore propels the potential for humankind into moral societies. We are interested in the fulfillment of the common goal, in this case, survival and perpetuation of mankind. For there to be a common goal, there must be an individual goal which may be construed as a selfish prerogative...
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There may have been no motivation to act out of moral duty. Motivation may have begun primarily out of selfish interest. Cooperation to gather food would have reinforced the common goal of survival in harsh climates. This cooperation would have given rise to a kind of moral code. Human life would be valued as an active cooperator and therefore a provider or gatherer...
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