Question
how are Ethical Egoism and Virtue Ethics the same and what are the contradictory elements between the two systems
Answers
Ms. Sue
Read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_egoism
http://hettingern.people.cofc.edu/Introduction_to_Philosophy_Fall_09/Rachels_Ch_12_Virtue_Ethics.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_egoism
http://hettingern.people.cofc.edu/Introduction_to_Philosophy_Fall_09/Rachels_Ch_12_Virtue_Ethics.htm
tom
I am still confused on what they have in common.
Ms. Sue
Let's start with the word, "ethics." What does it mean?
tom
the study of moral standards and how they affect conduct
Ms. Sue
Both philosophies involve moral standards and conduct.