Ethical

Egoism
R E P O RT I N G B Y: M A R K X E D R I C
VA L M O C I N A
Introduction
Ethical egoism is the philosophy that each person
should focus exclusively on his or her self-interest.
According to ethical egoism, the morally right action
for a person to take in a particular situation is the
action that will provide that person with the
maximum long-term benefit.
Ethical egoism does not prohibit acting to
help someone else, but assisting another is
the right thing to do if and only if it is in the
helper's own long-term best benefits. This
theory cannot justify a patently wrongful act.
Example on Politics
Example on Social Media
First Scenario

•If there is only one bread for a mother

and her child, the mother may deprive
herself of the bread and allows her child
to consume the bread.
Second Scenario
•A student allows his seatmate to copy his
answer during examinations, which he provides
for his own interests because of fear of
rejection.
Third Scenario

•The father will always work overtime

just to provide the needs of his family.
I personally believe that, all of
us are adopting this theory. All
of us act for our own interests.
Thank you!!!