[SOLVED] Justifying Exceptions
The purpose is to familiarize one’s self with the literature on egoism, exploring if self-interest can be grounds for morality.After reading the textbook chapters, locate scholarly articles on the topics of egoism and self-interest. Become familiar with the questions below: a. What is egoism and the history behind it? b. What are the differences between ethical egoism and psychological egoism? c. How does egoism challenge morality? d. Why will conflict arise without morality? e. Is ethical egoism self-contradictory or merely inconsistent?Write an essay paper discussing: -An explanation of egoism, as it exists in alternative ethics. -An analysis of each question (a-e above) with scholarly support and connection to class readings. -A detailed, written explanation of how each of the five questions (a-e) pertaining to leaders who make exceptions. Be specific, providing real-world examples to support your claims.Your essay should be 2000-2250 words and should include at least four (4) citations. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style, including proper headings for each section you are addressing. The title page and references page do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment.Books assigned for this class are as follows:Price, T.L. (2006). Understanding ethical failures in leadership. Cambridge University Press.Price, T.L. (2008). Leadership ethics: An introduction. Cambridge University Press.
