All hedonism considered, I don't think self-interest is a bad thing. But the word "selfishness," I believe, tends to imply self-interest that purposefully hurts others in the process. I don't know where the moral ground is on that, but i find hedonists and others swankier if that hurtful brand of selfishness brings them no pleasure. And so selfishness would be to
avoid selfishness, if you get my drift.
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ETA: i love discussing the moral implications of suicide ... then scrolling down to change forums, and seeing we're currently in
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