Psychological egoism and the rhetorical tradition

Burks, Don M.

doi:10.1080/03637756609375507

“…With this, other people are left scarce of the supplies and now subject to danger. Burks (1966) calls it psychological egoism. It is a view that all reasonable desires are completely egoistic in nature.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An analysis on the panic during COVID-19 pandemic through an online form

Nicomedes¹,

Avila

²

2020

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Highlights The level of symptoms of Hypochondriasis, attitude on acquiring COVID-19, Avoidance, and reassurance seeking of the filipinos is moderate. There is a significant difference in the avoidance behavior between residents inside metro manila and outside metro manila. significant difference also shows on the symptoms of hypochondriasis between exposure to COVID-19. COVID-19 panic framework were also conceptualized with the following themes arranged from negative to positive behaviors: Indifference, Annihilation, Nihilism, Paranoia, Sadness, Fear, transmission of Virus, Shock, government Blaming, Anxiety, relating to past Pandemics, worry on Self/Family/Others, information Dissemination, Composure, Compliance, Protection, Cautiousness, Optimism, and health consciousness. The common theme of highestscorers on health anxiety inventory (HAI) were Fear, social distancing and health Consciousness. and information dissemination whereas the lowest scorers show disclosed indifference and Nihilism. On the other hand, both highest and lowest scorers have indistinguishable themes such as social distancing and information dissemination.

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“…Conversely, it has been suggested that humans are only capable of advancing their self-interests or that individuals are naturally egoistic (Burks, 1966). Indeed, it has been suggested that even when humans act altruistically, they are doing this for selfish-related purposes (i.e., personal gratification) (Burks, 1966). In this way, Meewella and Sandhu (2012) demonstrated that social entrepreneurship is often not based on one's expression of altruism, but rather a desire for personal fulfilment.…”

Section: Theoretical Foundationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Combating rural poverty through altruism: a model for sustainable education

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2017

WREMSD

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Nepal, one of the poorest nations, is plagued with high illiteracy rates and child labour. The children that enter the workforce, namely from rural areas, experience inhumane conditions and many enter the human trafficking trade. With a reach of over 100 million people and 68% of beneficiaries crossing the poverty line, micro-financing has proven to be an effective tool at addressing rural poverty. However, there are disadvantages hidden in these statistics, namely usurious interest rates, high enterprise failure rates, and aggressive repayment schemes that cannot only perpetuate impoverished conditions, but can also contribute to them. To address the disadvantages of micro-financing, a model for sustainable education is developed in this paper using altruism theory and the banking monetary multiplier. Through this model: 1) the cycle of poverty can be reduced; 2) literacy rates can be increased; 3) the supply of children that are trafficked abroad can be minimised.

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“…Conversely, it has been suggested that humans are only capable of advancing their self-interests or that individuals are naturally egoistic (Burks, 1966). Indeed, it has been suggested that even when humans act altruistically, they are doing this for selfish-related purposes (i.e., personal gratification) (Burks, 1966).…”

Section: Theoretical Foundationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Combating rural poverty through altruism: a model for sustainable education

Overall

¹

2017

WREMSD

0

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Nepal, one of the poorest nations, is plagued with high illiteracy rates and child labour. The children that enter the workforce, namely from rural areas, experience inhumane conditions and many enter the human trafficking trade. With a reach of over 100 million people and 68% of beneficiaries crossing the poverty line, micro-financing has proven to be an effective tool at addressing rural poverty. However, there are disadvantages hidden in these statistics, namely usurious interest rates, high enterprise failure rates, and aggressive repayment schemes that cannot only perpetuate impoverished conditions, but can also contribute to them. To address the disadvantages of micro-financing, a model for sustainable education is developed in this paper using altruism theory and the banking monetary multiplier. Through this model: 1) the cycle of poverty can be reduced; 2) literacy rates can be increased; 3) the supply of children that are trafficked abroad can be minimised.

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Psychological egoism and the rhetorical tradition

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An analysis on the panic during COVID-19 pandemic through an online form

An analysis on the panic during COVID-19 pandemic through an online form

Combating rural poverty through altruism: a model for sustainable education

Combating rural poverty through altruism: a model for sustainable education

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