Philorum - Altruistic & Selfish Tendencies in the Balance

There exists two distinct models for how one should concern life; both of which have their advocates. Ethical Altruists would emphasise the virtue of being concerned for others whilst Rational Egoists would emphasis the virtues of being concerned with oneself. I draw upon psychology to explore personalities and examples of where there are imbalanced tendencies towards concern for others (e.g. altruistic suicide) and towards oneself (e.g. narcissism and psychopathy). The balance is found in enlightened self interest and through development of compassion and wisdom.

Note: This is not an official Meetup, but an external event.
Ben Felden, organiser of the Humanist Metup will talk at the Philorum

18:15 for a 18:30 Start. Finish 21:30
(Feel free to come and go at any point during the night.)

The Members Bar, Floor 1
(Keep winding up to the top of the stairs.)
The Gaelic Club
64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Sydney, Australia
(100 metres from a Central railway station exit.)

Cost: Free (Patronise the bar).