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In contrast to enlightened self-interest is simple greed, or the concept of "unenlightened self-interest", in which it is argued that when most or all persons act according to their own myopic selfishness, the group suffers loss as a result of conflict, decreased efficiency and productivity because of lack of cooperation, and the increased expense each individual pays for the protection of ...
Enlightened self-interest, a philosophy which states that acting to further the interests of others also serves one's own self-interest. Ethical egoism , the ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.
The book asserts that "In a society in which the narrow pursuit of material self-interest is the norm, the shift to an ethical stance is more radical than many people realize." [4] Singer attempts to show how the key for a satisfactory life resides on its purpose and how crucial for that purpose a commitment to an ethical life is.
Enlightened may refer to: ... Enlightened self-interest, a philosophy in ethics; Enlightenment in Buddhism, spiritual enlightenment; Enlightenment (disambiguation)
Self-centeredness has been studied for centuries, with times of crisis known to pre-dispose us to selfish actions. The ‘age of selfishness’ is making us sick, single, and miserable.
Adam Smith focused on the role of enlightened self-interest (the "invisible hand") and the role of specialization in promoting the efficiency of capital accumulation. Ayn Rand defined capitalism as a social system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which all property is privately owned, and called it ...
The principle of enlightened self-interest is a philosophy that has existed for hundreds of years. In the course of the book, Doc Smith extends this principle into an economic formula used for calculating profits and bonuses. After describing a deadly planet-wide strike, he discusses the ensuing development of this economic principle.
As he tells it, LeBeau’s love for basketball initially inspired him to become a self-help coach. Though he was only 5’7, the Alaska native defied the odds and became a basketball trick artist.