Ethical Egoism

•  A different view, which talks of morality as only the pursuit of self interest

•    Self-interest is a ‘rational concern’ requiring consideration of one’s long-term interests.

E.g., taking bribe may appear to serve one’s self interest but it does not serve the long- term interest of self. Hence taking bribe is not acceptable since it would not do any good on a long-term. This was  professed by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and Ayn Rand (1905-1982).

Ayn Rand – with only one life to live, the individual is of utmost importance

It is in one’s self-interest to adopt the Moral Point of View (Hobbes’ Social Contract)