Ethical egoism fosters an environment of competition and promotes lack of selflessness.
\nBecause self-interest differs from person to person, competition to fulfill personal self-interest
\nbecomes acceptable. For example, many people who have careers in the trade of business view
\npersonal gratification and fulfillment as essential to success. Pursuing one\u2019s self interest demands
\nthat individual desires are elevated above another\u2019s. Ethical egoism does not allow consideration
\nfor another person\u2019s needs or permit aiding someone to reach their personal goals (Debelijak &
\nKrkac, 2008). This philosophy fundamentally alters how society and individuals uphold or value
\nstandards of morality. If one\u2019s goal in life is to seek personal satisfaction, then it is morally
\njustified via ethical egoism. However, there are serious ramifications to this self-seeking ethical
\nphilosophy.
\nEthical egoism advocates individual preservation above the common welfare of society.
\nIf one\u2019s desire is to steal believing he is justified because his own self-interest is being fulfilled,
\nthen he commits the crime with the belief that he is morally justified in doing so. An action is
\nmoral so long as self-interest is the only goal being achieved. Individual interests and social
\nwelfare are often in conflict due to the reality that self-interest does not permit self-sacrifice.
\nEthical egoism mandates that social welfare is not a priority, not even a consideration when
\ncontemplating how best to pursue one\u2019s self-interest (Olson, 1961). This corrupt pattern of
\nthinking creates a fixation on individual preservation rather than universal prosperity. Therefore,
\nthe only one benefiting from ethical egoism is a single individual. Everyone\u2019s needs are not met
\nnor are they considered important. It is a human being\u2019s tendency to value or pursue self-interest
\nat the cost of common welfare and prosperity.
\nIndividualism states that the interests or desires of an individual are regarded as supreme.
\nIndividualism is often associated with the ethical egoism because an individual\u2019s desires are
\nconsidered paramount above the collective society. As a result, the individual relates to society
\nor their community based upon what said community can offer them as an individual. There
\nexists no internal motive to assist another individual in pursing their desires or achieving their
\ngoals. Ethical egoism is self-centered by nature which causes a disconnect and lack of care for
\nanother\u2019s prosperity (Gantt & Burton, 2013).
\nI believe that the only benefit to pursuing self-interest is temporary fulfillment of a
\nparticular desire. A society or community cannot benefit from each individual seeking selfsatisfaction. This self-centered philosophy ultimately leads to competition and misplaced
\nanimosity between people. It would be impossible to encourage, uplift, or connect with others if
\nwe are viewing each other as obstacles or hindrances to our selfish desires. I find ethical egoism
\nto personify the selfish, depraved nature characteristic of human beings. If self-interest is the idol
\nto be worshipped, then other people will suffer the concequences of such narrow-minded
\nthinking. I believe that many people benefit when we put aside our self-interest to acknowledge
\nand consider another person\u2019s needs above our own.
\nReferences:
\nDebelijak, J. & Krkac, K. (2008). \u201cMe, myself & I\u201d: Practical egoism, selfishness, self-interest
\nand business ethics. Social Responsibility Journal, 4(1\/2), 217-227.
\nGantt, E. E., & Burton, J. (2013). Egoism, altruism, and the ethical foundations of personhood.
\nJournal of Humanistic Psychology, 53(4), 438-460.
\nOlson, R.G. (1961). Ethical egoism and social welfare. Philosophy and Phenomenological
\nResearch, 21(4), 528-536.<\/p>\n
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Ethical egoism produces a competitive environment and promotes a lack of selflessness.
\nBecause people’s self-interest differs, rivalry to fulfill personal self-interest<\/p>\n
becoming tolerable Many people who work in the business world, for example, see<\/p>\n
Personal contentment and gratification are important components of success. Pursuing one’s own self-interest necessitates<\/p>\n
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for another person’s needs or allow someone to assist them in achieving their personal goals (Debelijak &<\/p>\n
Krkac et al., 2008). This worldview significantly impacts how society and individuals sustain or value certain concepts.<\/p>\n
standards of morality. If one\u2019s goal in life is to seek personal satisfaction, then it is morally<\/p>\n
justified via ethical egoism. However, there are serious ramifications to this self-seeking ethical<\/p>\n
philosophy.<\/p>\n
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