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Egoism, Psychological Egoism, and Ethical Egoism

Tibor R. Machan

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Abstract Egoism is mainly an ethical doctrine whereby one is implored to advance one's own well being first and foremost, though not exclusively. It differs from psychological egoism, from hedonism, etc. It goes back to Socrates' ethics that one should live to make the best of oneself.

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Abstract Egoism is mainly an ethical doctrine whereby one is implored to advance one's own well being first and foremost, though not exclusively. It differs from psychological egoism, from hedonism, etc. It goes back to Socrates' ethics that one should live to make the best of oneself.

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Abstract Egoism is mainly an ethical doctrine whereby one is implored to advance one's own well being first and foremost, though not exclusively. It differs from psychological egoism, from hedonism, etc. It goes back to Socrates' ethics that one should live to make the best of oneself.

Key concepts: Ethical egoism, Hedonism, Doctrine, SOCRATES, Philosophy, Epistemology, Theology

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