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Why be a good person?

If everyone in the world were altruistic, the net amount of suffering would be lower. But If I am selfish, my individual suffering is much lower than others'. What then, does one do?

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Topics: altruism ethics general ethics identity morality philosophy selfishness
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    eslam mohamed

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    May 29 2012: you shouldn't be selfish
    you should to be good person
    cause if you will be a selfish you will be alone
    Despite this way it's most good but not always good
    but my advice for you : you should take care about Who care about you
    you should to be selfish with who rude person

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