The Methods of Ethics

CHAPTER I

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THE PRINCIPLE AND METHOD OF EGOISM

1. The Principle of Egoistic Hedonism is the widely accepted proposition that the rational end of conduct for each individual is the Maximum of his own Happiness or Pleasure. 119-121

2. There are several methods of seeking this end: but we may take as primary that which proceeds by Empirical-reflective comparison of pleasures. 121-122