which is more compatible with selfishnness: being very objective or being very subjective?

Answer 1

Subjective selfishness is felt by the victim of a selfish act. Objective selfishness is almost a win-win situation if both the parties are well matched, else again partially subjective.

Answer 2

Complete objectivity is impossible simply because of the "relative" location of the self in the world. The view from the mountain top is very different from the view from the middle of a desert. A person with one eye has no depth perception. You get the picture.

That being said, the individual who gives in to the temptation to be "subjective" in the sense of being self-centered to the exclusion of concern for the existence of others except as tools for or obstacles to his self-gratification is not merely selfish. The technical term is sociopath, the ultimate "selfish" person. (This is not to be confused with "rational self-interest," although that, too, is a debatable term, given man's definition [by Aristotle] as an "animal that lives in a polis.")

And what is "objective" in the grand scheme of things? Even if one observes a situation in which one seems to have no personal stake or interest, one's own intellect--or lack of it--coupled with various psychological quirks & aesthetic sensibility would color one's evaluation of the situation. How many "scientists" have had their research marred by expectation and prejudice?

The human animal is capable of self-delusion to a remarkable degree. Remember: the human heart is deceitful above all things.

Answer 3

I would think... being objective.

Desires need be put objectively to make sure it's clear so as to be fulfilled by someone. Subjective desires at times even if wished may not be fulfilled due to a lack of clear know how of how to fulfill.
This a selfish person knows well and thus always tries to bring in as much objectivity as is possible in a desire expressed.

Answer 4

Either one. If you're selfish, you'll find a way to rationalize it however you can.

Answer 5

subjective