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Rational egoism (also called rational selfishness) is the principle that an action is rational if and only if it maximizes one's self-interest.[1][2] As such, it is considered a normative form of egoism,[3] though historically has been associated with both positive and normative forms.[4] In its strong form, rational egoism holds that to not pursue one's own interest is unequivocally irrational. Its weaker form, however, holds that while it is rational to pursue self-interest, failing to pursue self-interest is not always irrational.[5]
Originally an element of nihilist philosophy in Russia, it was later popularised in English-speaking countries by Russian-American author Ayn Rand.
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- ^ Shaver, Robert (2019), "Egoism", in Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2019 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University, retrieved 2020-05-27
- ^ Shaver, Robert (2019). "Egoism". In Zalta, Edward N. (ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2019 ed.). Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University.
- ^ Scanlan, James P. (1999). "The Case against Rational Egoism in Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground". Journal of the History of Ideas. 60 (3). University of Pennsylvania Press: 549–567. doi:10.2307/3654018. JSTOR 3654018.
- ^ Moseley, Alexander (2006). "Egoism". In J. Fieser; B. Dowden (eds.). The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.