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Egoism, Benevolence, and Generosity

Exploring the Interplay Between Self-Interest and Acts of Kindness

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Craig Biddle
May 21, 2017
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Note: This essay is included in the anthology Rational Egoism: The Morality for Human Flourishing, which makes an excellent gift and is available at Amazon.com.

Can we gain selfish, life-serving values by engaging in acts of benevolence or generosity?

That question might strike you as ridiculous. Of course such acts can be in our self-interest. If we look…

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