Ethical egoism can be understood as a consequentialist theory according to which the consequences for the individual agent are taken to matter more than any other result.

Ethical egoism ( also called simply egoism ) is the normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.

Ethical egoism also differs from rational egoism, which holds that it is rational to act in one's self-interest.

Ethical egoism contrasts with ethical altruism, which holds that moral agents have an obligation to help and serve others.

Ethical egoism does not, however, require moral agents to harm the interests and well-being of others when making moral deliberation ; e. g. what is in an agent's self-interest may be incidentally detrimental, beneficial, or neutral in its effect on others.

In the words of James Rachels, " Ethical egoism [...] endorses selfishness, but it doesn't endorse foolishness.

Ethical egoism is often used as the philosophical basis for support of right-libertarianism and individualist anarchism.

Ethical egoism can be broadly divided into three categories: individual, personal, and universal.

Ethical egoism, as a category of moral philosophies, was introduced by the philosopher Henry Sidgwick in his The Methods of Ethics, written in 1874.

* Ethical egoism

* Ethical egoism, the doctrine that holds that individuals ought to do what is in their self-interest

* Ethical egoism

Ethical egoism ( also called simply egoism ) is the normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.

Ethical egoism also differs from rational egoism, which holds merely that it is rational to act in one's self-interest.

Ethical egoism contrasts with ethical altruism, which holds that moral agents have an obligation to help and serve others.

Ethical egoism does not, however, require moral agents to harm the interests and well-being of others when making moral deliberation ; e. g. what is in an agent's self-interest may be incidentally detrimental, beneficial, or neutral in its effect on others.

In the words of James Rachels, " Ethical egoism [...] endorses selfishness, but it doesn't endorse foolishness.

Ethical egoism is sometimes the philosophical basis for support of libertarianism or individualist anarchism as in Max Stirner, although these can also be based on altruistic motivations.

* Ethical egoism

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Ethical naturalism has been criticized most prominently by ethical non-naturalist G. E. Moore, who formulated the open-question argument.

According to the Five Books of Moses, Abraham is revered as the one who overcame the idol worship of his family and surrounding people by recognizing the Hebrew God and establishing a covenant with him and creating the foundation of what has been called by scholars " Ethical Monotheism ".

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) has stated that burrs and other irritants are at times placed under the flank strap and that improperly used flank straps can cause open wounds and burns if the hair is rubbed off and the skin is chafed raw.

The goal of the Ethical Leadership component has been articulated by MSU as " students will articulate their value systems, act ethically within the context of a democratic society, and demonstrate engaged and principled leadership.

Avian contraception has the support of a range of animal welfare groups including the Humane Society of the United States ( HSUS ), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( ASPCA ) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ).

Ethical considerations may make a draw uncustomary in situations where at least one player has a reasonable chance of winning.

As well as its activities in the UK, the NSS has been active in Europe and at the UN, often as a representative for the International Humanist and Ethical Union ( IHEU ).

Ethical socialism has been publicly supported by British Prime Ministers Ramsay MacDonald, Clement Attlee, and Tony Blair.

Lucas has won the award for Politician of the Year in The Observer Newspaper Ethical Awards three times.

In the end the repeal, contained in the Ethical Standards in Public Life ( Scotland ) Bill was passed by 99 votes to 17 During the final debate, Alexander said "[...] Repeal is not, and never has been, about the promotion of homosexuality in our schools.

With BDSM, polyamorous, and non-monogamous people, in usage taken from the book The Ethical Slut, the term has been used as an expression of choice to openly have multiple partners, and revel in that choice: " a slut is a person of any gender who has the courage to lead life according to the radical proposition that sex is nice and pleasure is good for you.

He has since started People For The Ethical Treatment of Musicians ( PETm ) with the website http :// www. petm. us /

CCF has campaigned against a number of organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and maintains several websites devoted to criticizing them.

Oviedo left the ruling Colorado Party and founded his own political party, National Union of Ethical Citizens, but lately has been criticized by his own followers for choosing his children and other family members for legislative candidacies, rather than political backers with more experience.

Greenery's list of titles include works by such notable authors such as Hardy herself, Dossie Easton, Wiseman and Midori, their most popular title is The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities, which has been translated into several languages and has sold over 50, 000 copies as of 2004.

For example, Puma has obtained the Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation for its Australian-made products.

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has protested against the continued use of real fur for the guards ’ hats, alleging that the animals are killed cruelly.

He has successfully legislated the State Scholarship Law, the Disclosure of Interest Act, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and the Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder.

The Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects ( see: Human subject research legislation in the United States ) enacted in 1977 remained in place: 45CFR § 46. 204 ( d ), " No application or proposal involving human in vitro fertilization may be funded by the Department or any component thereof until the application or proposal has been reviewed by the Ethical Advisory Board and the Board has rendered advice as to its acceptability from an ethical standpoint.

* Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative is a partnership of the Aspen Institute, Columbia University, and the Council of International Human Rights Policy whose aim is to put human rights values and principles, such as equity and participation, at the heart of global governance and policy to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable are addressed Working in Africa, Realizing Rights: EGI has programs in the areas of health, trade and development, and migration.

At the opening of the first-occurring story, " Jeeves Takes Charge ", Bertie is ( unusually for him, as later stories show ) quite enthusiastic about this state of affairs, citing Florence's " wonderful profile ," repeatedly, and even undertaking to read a book titled " Types of Ethical Theory ," which she has foisted upon him.