4.1 Ethical Egoism: Is Morality all about Self-Interest? (Ayn Rand and More)

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Ethical egoism asserts that morality is fundamentally about __________.

self-interest.

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2

Ayn Rand is a famous advocate for __________.

ethical egoism.

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3

The non-egoist argues that morality may sometimes involve acting __________ your self-interest.

against.

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4

Dostoevsky's "Grand Inquisitor" critiques egoism at a __________ level.

deeper.

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5

One of the implications of ethical egoism is that acts like __________ can be justified if they serve self-interest.

rape.

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6

The ______________ objection states that ethical egoism does not consider obligations to future generations.

posterity.

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Ethical egoism may inflate the meaning of 'self' to argue for obligations to __________.

posterity.

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8

If self-interest means _________, it does not imply that the desire comes from me.

the desire is about me.

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9

According to the lecture, true friendship requires caring about another's good for her own __________.

sake.

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10

Rachel, in "The Elements of Moral Philosophy," compares ethical egoists to __________ because they divide the world into 'me' and 'everyone else.'

racists.

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11

Ethical egoism wrongly implies that morality is always about __________.

self-interest.

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12

Lawrence Henman states that self-love is a virtue, but it is not the only __________.

virtue.

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13

The best alternative to ethical egoism is recognizing that it is sometimes moral to sacrifice self-interest for __________.

the interest of others.

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14

For ethical egoists, actions like genocide may be seen as acceptable if they are in one's __________.

self-interest.

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15

The lecture suggests that moral obligations extend beyond mere self-___________.

interest.

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16

The central paradox of ethical egoism is that you may miss the best things in life if you are always __________.

self-interested.

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17

What is the key flaw in ethical egoism according to critics?

It overlooks the moral obligations we have toward others and can justify harmful actions.

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18

How does ethical egoism relate to the concept of happiness?

It suggests that pursuing one's own happiness is the ultimate goal, often at the expense of others.

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19

What role does social cooperation play in ethical discussions contrary to egoism?

It emphasizes mutual benefits and the importance of considering the well-being of others.

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20

Which philosopher is often associated with ethical egoism besides Ayn Rand?

Friedrich Nietzsche.

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What does ethical egoism say about sacrifice for others?

It typically argues that self-sacrifice is irrational and against one's self-interest.

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How might ethical egoism view altruism?

As a potential threat to self-interest, implying it could lead to one's own detriment.

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What is a potential societal consequence of ethical egoism?

It could lead to increased conflict and division among individuals and groups.

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How does ethical egoism differ from classical utilitarianism?

Utilitarianism focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number, while ethical egoism prioritizes individual self-interest.

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