At a friend's party, you're faced with a moral dilemma in the kitchen. Philosophers like John Stuart Mill, Aristotle, and Thomas Hobbes offer advice on whether human beings are inherently selfish or not. While psychological egoism suggests humans act only in self-interest, evidence shows otherwise. Philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Jean-Jacques Rousseau discuss the complexities of self-love and its impact on human behavior. Ultimately, the argument suggests that true self-love involves balancing self-interest with concern for others.
Vocabulary:
• Conundrum - a confusing and difficult problem or question.
• Endorse - to support or approve of something, typically publicly.
• Streak - a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
• Toxic - poisonous or harmful.
• Disparities - a great difference.
• Flourish - to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
Source: TED-Ed