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Is Altruism Possible in Epicurean and Stoic Ethics?
In this paper, I will investigate the extent to which Epicureanism and Stoicism allow for altruistic actions – actions undertaken in order to benefit another, regardless of any benefit or sacrifice to oneself. I will consider the question presented by Julia Annas of whether altruism presents problems for the Epicureans and Stoics in terms of their conception of the final end. In considering whether Epicureanism is as altruistic as some claim, I will look at Epicurus’ emphasis on the importance of friendship and show that altruistic actions are ultimately a means to one’s own end. Similarly, in considering the Stoic emphasis on attaining a state of impartiality for all, including oneself, I will claim that the reason for performing altruistic actions is to benefit the agent in attaining his or her final end. Moreover, the impartiality of Stoicism leads one away from a concern for others in the way altruism demands. Thus, for both the Epicureans and the Stoics the extent to which altruistic actions are allowed is the extent to which they benefit the agent.
ALIENATION AND ESTRANGEMENT IN HEGEL’S
Renewed interest in Hegel’s understanding of alienation in Phenomenology of Spirit points to misunderstandings of Hegel that arise from equating ‘alienation’ with ‘estrangement,’ and a failure to see Hegel’s distinction between positive and negative alienation. In this paper, I will provide some of the more general definitions of ‘alienation.’ I will briefly note criticisms of Hegel’s resolution that result from these definitions. Next, I will explicate David Duquette’s and Philip Kain’s anal
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