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Egoism and Ethics Debate List
list started July 16, 1996
On this list we debate whether egoism is an ethical
philosophy. We also seek out what "shoulds" can be
supported through philosophical debate. In their posturings
people cite ontology, epistemology, rationality, theology,
ecology, science, mathematics, social anthropology,
psychology, or whatever else can make a good argument.
Authors, contemporary and classical, are often quoted,
making it quite an informational forum, and a good mix of
educational backgrounds exists.
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