Human, All Too Human, Part 95 summary
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In 95, the speaker challenges the idea that morality depends on altruism, arguing that care for a complete personality produces better results than service to others. The argument makes personal advantage a basis for helping others, but warns that undeveloped individuals judge their own advantage poorly.
What happens
- The speaker traces praise for altruism to concern for general welfare.
- The argument asks whether personal advantage can achieve the general welfare that existing morality seeks.
- Care for one's whole personality is presented as more productive than sympathetic service to others.
- The speaker criticizes the sacrifice of personal capacities to the state, science, and needy people.
- Helping others is accepted only when it serves one's highest advantage, whose meaning undeveloped individuals judge poorly.
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