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Learning Objectives

» Understand the theory of ethical egoism and how it is applied to actions and moral decision-making.

» Be familiar with the theory of psychological egoism and how it is used to support ethical egoism.

» Understand the criticisms that philosophers have directed against ethical egoism.

» Understand the theory of utilitarianism, its two major forms, and its applications to moral issues and actions.

» Be familiar with the major criticisms of utilitarianism and how utilitarians have tried to counter them.

» Appreciate the insights about morality that utilitarianism emphasizes.