Before one can compare and/or contrast ethical egoism and utilitarianism one must first know the meaning of each to determine whether they are to be compared or contrasted. Ethical egoism with respect to philosophy is defined as pursuit of your own welfare and interests: making personal welfare and interests your primary or only concern, sometimes at the expense of others. ... Egoism divides into both a positive and normative ethic. ... The normative ethic is that they should be so motivated. (3) These definition should not allow it audience to think that egoism is egoism is not the only mo...

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