In What Ways Are Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism Similar, and in What

question 28

Essay

In what ways are ethical egoism and utilitarianism similar, and in what ways are they different? Which do you believe is the more persuasive of the two theories?

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Definitions:

Investments

Assets acquired for the purpose of generating income or profit, including stocks, bonds, real estate, or other vehicles.

Total Dollar Amount

The complete or aggregate sum of money expressed in dollars, typically referring to a specific financial transaction or set of transactions.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.

Retained Use

The continued use of an asset by its owner instead of selling or replacing it.