Ethical egoism is the ethical theory that holds that the right action is the one that maximizes one's own well-being.

Max Stirner is considered the father of ethical egoism. He was a German philosopher who published his book, The Ego and Its Own, in 1844.

Ethical egoists argue that it is the only ethical theory that is consistent with human nature because humans are naturally self-interested.

The main argument against ethical egoism is that it is too selfish. Ethical egoists are accused of being unconcerned with the well-being of others.

Cheating on taxes is an example of ethical egoism because it is an action that maximizes one's own well-being at the expense of others.

Donating money to charity is an example of ethical altruism because it is an action that benefits others at the expense of oneself.

The main difference between ethical egoism and ethical altruism is that ethical egoism is concerned with maximizing one's own well-being, while ethical altruism is concerned with maximizing the well-being of others.

Ethical egoism is a valid ethical theory because it is based on reason and it is consistent with human nature.

Ethical altruism is a valid ethical theory because it is based on reason and it is compatible with human nature.

Ethical altruism is more popular than ethical egoism because it is more consistent with our moral intuitions.

Ethical egoism has been criticized for being too selfish, impractical, unfair, and incompatible with morality.

Ethical altruism has been criticized for being too idealistic, impractical, unfair, and incompatible with human nature.

Ethical egoism and ethical altruism can be reconciled by arguing that they are complementary rather than contradictory.

Ethical egoism and ethical altruism can be complementary by arguing that they are both based on reason, consistent with human nature, and conducive to human happiness.

The best ethical theory is a combination of ethical egoism and ethical altruism because it takes into account both our own interests and the interests of others.