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The document discusses egoism, distinguishing between psychological egoism, which claims all actions are motivated by self-interest, and ethical egoism, which posits that individuals ought to act in their own interests. It critiques both theories for undermining moral reasoning and presents objections to psychological egoism through examples, including a story about Abraham Lincoln. Ultimately, it argues that ethical egoism lacks a rational basis for moral obligation, as it fails to justify why one should a
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- yatkwi
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