Essays on Selfishness

The metaphoric tree of choice branches out into selfishness and selfness, which are two adjectives on opposite ends of the spectrum of morality. Most humans aspire to be the epitome of righteousness, but our own desires and self-interest often prevent us from reaching that goal. All the choices we make should be selfless, considering our…

Selfishness is defined as the stinginess resulting from a concern of your own welfare and the disregard of others. Selfishness, once passing a certain level, is seen as a character flaw by many people. Where does selfishness come from? Is it a trait in which as humans we pick up over time, or is it…

Is Human always selfish? Selfishness is part of nature. It is part of every human being. Regardless of what all humans may believe, selfishness is a part of everyone and is the motivation behind everything that we do. Some believe in order to survive humans must be selfish and think of their own needs above…

Who is to say whether someone should or should not be selfish? Many people will say it is wrong to be selfish, but where does this notion come from, and why should we care? Two very distinctive views of selfishness are shown in the essay’s “The unselfishness Trap” by Harry Browne and “The Objective Basis…