What "other human tenecies" is Frans de Wall talking about? Do you agree with him that humans and some apes share the capacity for caring? Why or why not?
What are the most powerful arguements in favor of physchological egoism? What are the most damging rguements against them?
Discusss the theory of the selfish gene: Do you find it to be sufficient explanation for altruistic behavior amongst humans and animals? Why or why not? Do you think Midgley's counterarguement is persuasive? Explain.
Discuss the concept of ethical egoism in its most rational form: We ought to treat others the way we want to be treated to ensure our safety and properity. What can be said for this approach? What can we say against it?
Outline the most attrative and most problematic points assoiciated with recipocal altruism.