Egoism and Moral Skepticism Essay Questions

Egoism and Moral Skepticism
  1. Imagine yourself as an ethical egoist. What changes in your behavior would occur within your family, circle of friends, school, work, and why?
  2. Imagine yourself as a psychological egoist in a world in which all others are likewise acting only in their own self-interest. Start in the morning and proceed throughout the day What changes do you notice in comparison to your present life?
  3. What do you think of Rachels’ claim that “not wanting to do harm to others” simply is the moral reason for not doing harm to others?
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