Ethical egoism is a theory of ethics which states that all people should act in accordance with their own personal interest. ... For the duration of this essay, "egoism" and "ethical egoism" will refer to the above definition, and "altruism" will refer to the opinion that one should always act in a way that will benefit others. There are, according to Rachel, three main arguments in favor of ethical egoism. ... It seems that ethical egoism becomes unnecessary in the case of (a). ... Although it would probably be better for the child to give it food, would an ethical egoist even consider the ...

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In a situation like this an ethical speculation referred to as ethical relativism is the theory that can be used. Ethical relativism is the theory that maintains that ethics is relative to the standard of one's customs. ... With that being said many things lawful is not essentially ethical and everything ethical may not be lawful. ... His reasoning comes from the teleological ethical system known as Utilitarianism. ... This can be deemed as ethical formalism in the deontological system. ...

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