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quantumcarl
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The virtue of selfishness is pretty obvious in the practise of ethics that's why I've focused on ethics and selflessness.
One virtue of ethics is that it is a way of avoiding uncomfortable, unbalanced and even destructive consequences. This is often considered a selfish motivation. Furthermore, the pleasure derived from the enjoyment of peace and safety in a community that is a result of the practise of ethical behaviour can also be classified as a selfish aim and motivation.
I would disagree with the idea that selfishness is defined by complete disregard for the welfare of the environment and for other people. That is a better definition for unethical behaviour than it is for selfish behaviour.
Thanks for reminding me I posted this thread
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One virtue of ethics is that it is a way of avoiding uncomfortable, unbalanced and even destructive consequences. This is often considered a selfish motivation. Furthermore, the pleasure derived from the enjoyment of peace and safety in a community that is a result of the practise of ethical behaviour can also be classified as a selfish aim and motivation.
I would disagree with the idea that selfishness is defined by complete disregard for the welfare of the environment and for other people. That is a better definition for unethical behaviour than it is for selfish behaviour.
Thanks for reminding me I posted this thread
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