What is wrong with being selfish?

Question

From a purely objective point of view. If you are unable to provide a logical line of reasoning behind your response, please do not respond.

Answer 1

Nothing,lets say you're successful and rich cause you worked so hard so logicaly you don't need to share your achivement with with someone else

Answer 2

I think what is wrong with being selfish is that there are some things a person cannot do on their own. What would the world be like if it were every man for himself? For example, let's say you were moving to a different house. Think about what it would be like if there was no one there to help lift the other side of that couch or your entertainment center. It's pretty tough to move that stuff on your own. Besides, when someone does a self-less act it seems to have a domino effect where one good deed leads to another and another, and so on. I think the world would be a lot worse off if there was nothing wrong with being selfish.

Answer 3

The problem isn't that you are selfish. It is that you don't care about the needs of others. You (somebody who is selfish) have to at least think in the shoes of someone else who could use what you have but can't. Maybe one will no longer be selfish. However, a selfish person wouldn't do that because previously stated, the care about nobody other than themselves. That's what is wrong with being selfish. TTFN!

Answer 4

Nothing, but just like black holes in space where all they do is absorb and absorb so they can grow or maintain themselves, there is no light, they emit no light, and at one point or in a hidden form they give.

So, the problem with this is the inability to see the line between being selfish and hurting someone. The isolation will severely suppress your feelings - making you vulnerable to other issues such as depression, and health risks.

Answer 5

Nothing! You have to look out for number one or no one else will. Some people put everyone else first & they get stepped on. It's self-preservation. You are the only person you can really count on. People enter your life & leave it. You are the only constant. You are the only one you can control. So love yourself above all else! & then if you feel like it, maybe love others. You're less likely to be hurt that way. If other people don't like it tell them to shove it. They're just upset because you won't let them walk on you. Too many doormats out there already.

Answer 6

You get what you give. The premise of being selfish is for personal gain, but it doesn't work because different people have different tallents. So its better to give what you can, so that you can recieve what others are willing to give to you. The selfish person misses out the good feelings associated with both.

Answer 7

because its not very intelligent.

The purpose of being selfish, is because the person thinks he/she might attain more happiness that way. But studies show all the contrary, people are like a black hole...if the suck and suck and suck...they will eventually find themselves in an abyss, unhappy and frustrated--alone and without purpose in the Universe. The one free man is the one that sets himself free from his impulses and his mental prison... and controls himself....such is the chinese proverb....master yourself...you are fearless.

If you give back, your happier, because you feel connected and a 'belonging'. Furthermore, if your selfish, people are less prone to help you out in the long run, or for you to attain your goals in the long run.

In short, being unselfish is actually the best policy if you want things back. If your selfish--things dry up for you pretty quickly.

I guess it goes by the law of TAO--'the way'. But that's another story.

Answer 8

It being selfish means only thinking of yourself than those that are in need would go without.

Selfish people can't be "good" parents, charitable donors, or even mentors to an at risk child.

Answer 9

I will tell u something subjective which will speak more than objective......A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE- i was considered to be a bright student coz of my grades.I never gave my self made notes to anyone(selfish) coz i thought what if someone then fare better than me. One of my friends shifted to other town & had difficulty catching up& she thought my notes could help.I didnt want at all to part with my dearest dearest notes but she called &called &called.So i gave up &handed over to her with the constant nightmares of my reign coming to an end but this time the results were different.I GOT 95 INSTEAD OF USUAL 85-90.I WOULD LIKE TO BELIEVE IT WAS GOD'S SPECIAL MESSAGE OF SELFLESSNESS TO ME.

Answer 10

Are humans even capable of being selfless? Is natural disposition an excuse from morality?

It's wrong to be selfish because we're not worthy of our own devotion.