Ayn Rand was a Russian-born American philosopher, novelist, and playwright, whose interpretation of ethical egoism is one of the most important interpretations of this theory.  Rand is a proponent of intellectual egoism, and rationalism is a fundamental element in her ethical theory. This article attempts to review, analyze, and criticize her interpretation of ethical egoism.   Additionally, an...

Transpersonal theory proposes that there are developmental stages beyond the adult ego, which involve experiences of connectedness with phenomena considered outside the boundaries of the ego. In healthy individuals, these developmental stages can engender the highest human qualities, including altruism, creativity, and intuitive wisdom. For persons lacking healthy ego development, however, such...

Abstract In this preregistered study, we tested the dark-ego-vehicle principle . This states that individuals with dark personalities, such as high narcissistic traits, are inclined to become involved in certain kinds of ideologies and political activism. We argue can be attracted anti-sexual assault activism because form may provide them opportunities obtain positive self-presentation (e.g., v...

Longitudinal relations among ego-resiliency (ER), effortful control (EC), and observed intrusive parenting were examined at 18, 30, and 42 months of age (Ns = 256, 230, and 210) using structural equation modeling. Intrusive parenting at 18 and 30 months negatively predicted EC a year later, over and above earlier levels. EC at 30 months mediated the negative relation between 18-month intrusive ...

Abstract In two pre-registered studies, we investigated the relationship of left-wing authoritarianism with ego-focused trait narcissism. Based on existing research, expected individuals higher levels to also report Further, as leftist political attitudes can be assumed striving for social equality, positively related prosocial traits, but narcissism remain a significant predictor above and bey...

We test an information theory of prosocial behavior whereby ego utility and self-signaling crowd out the effect of consumption utility on choice. The data come from two field experiments involving purchases of a consumer good bundled with a charitable donation. Across experimental cells, we randomize the price level and the donation level. A model-free analysis of the data reveals non-monotonic...

Copyright: © 2017 INFORMS Abstract. We test an information theory of prosocial behavior whereby ego utility and self-signaling crowd out the effect of consumption utility on choice. The data come from two field experiments involving purchases of a consumer good bundled with a charitable donation. Across experimental cells, we randomize the price level and the donation level. A model-free analys...

One should not imagine that the social sciences discovered altruism only when Comte coined term – understood as a powerful impulse to intellectual and moral development of humanity towards which latter must tend its future state. Indeed, since ancient times, scholars have attempted explain (cause-effect) understand (sense meaning) why in certain situations some men behave positively others (alt...

This study investigated associations between ego strengths (psychosocial development), racial/ethnic identity using Multi-Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (exploration, commitment) and Multidimensional Measure of Racial Identity (centrality, private regard, public regard) dimensions, and personal adjustment/well-being among 178 North American Indian/First Nations adolescents who resided and atte...