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... interests . But these interests can be on the side either of a narrow or a larger self . EGOISM If egoism were a positive concept referring only to tendencies to affirm and extend the self as a whole , there would be no cause to fear it ...
... interests . But these interests can be on the side either of a narrow or a larger self . EGOISM If egoism were a positive concept referring only to tendencies to affirm and extend the self as a whole , there would be no cause to fear it ...
Page 85
... interests beyond his narrow self , for it is in the very nature of mind to live by knowledge of and interest in what ... interests always expand the self ; the range of the self and its world is precisely the reach of its interests and ...
... interests beyond his narrow self , for it is in the very nature of mind to live by knowledge of and interest in what ... interests always expand the self ; the range of the self and its world is precisely the reach of its interests and ...
Page 96
... interests do include the interests of others , their satisfaction will bring us greater happi- ness . Practical problems of the self still remain - should I give the money to the Community Chest or not ? It is fatuous to expect that ...
... interests do include the interests of others , their satisfaction will bring us greater happi- ness . Practical problems of the self still remain - should I give the money to the Community Chest or not ? It is fatuous to expect that ...
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PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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