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Old 07-23-2009, 03:29 PM   #25
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Re: Selfishness and Human Nature

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Only by knowing what brings joy/satisfaction, etc. to ourself, can we understand what causes that in others and, in doing so, rationally balance the causes and effects of are actions in relation to others.
In other words, only by understanding and acting on our self interest can we "Do unto others as we would have them do unto us."
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