Rachels Against Egoism

Question 1

What problems does Rachel’s have with egoism?

Answer 1

The moral egoism. Not the psychological one

Question 2

What is Rachel’s definition of Ethical egoism?

Answer 2

That one’s natural duty is to promote one’s own good.

Question 3

According to Rachels what does Ethical egoism say?

Answer 3

One must satisfy each of one’ s wants (short term), and that one should not promote the good of others if doing so sets back one’s own short term interest

Question 4

what is the first argument for Ethical Egoism? and Rachel’s reaction

Answer 4

Each person is best positioned to look after his own wants, and looking out for the interest of others is intrusive.
This argument is for a policy of egoism and not fundamental moral duties.

Question 5

What is the second argument for Ethical Egoism and rachel’s reaction.

Answer 5

That ethics of altruism does not reflect the importance of each person’s life is the utmost importance to that person, but Ethical Egoism does so it’s correct.
False dichotomy, one can reject altruism without accepting ethical Egoism.

Question 6

What is the third argument for Ethical Egoism and Rachel’s reaction (getting bored).

Answer 6

Self interest is the ground for the golden rule so it’s right.
there are contradictions, the golden rule is not Egoism :P.

Question 7

What is the first argument against Ethical Egoism and Rachel’s reaction?

Answer 7

Ethical Egoism doesn’t provide a solution to conflicts of interest, therefore it is not correct.
The defender could just say, “screw your definition of moral theory” and win

Question 8

What’s the only successful argument against Ethical Egoism according to Rachels?

Answer 8

Ethical Egoism assumes that people are all equally the same, and they are the same it would work, but all people are not the same. Therefore the argument is invalid according to Rachels.