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Egoism, not Amigoism “There are no laws, and there is no one to enforce moral behavior. Each man must provide for himself all things, including defense. Each must fear for his life at all times, and even sleep, which is not optional for individuals, carries a risk of death. The individual can be killed, and he can be killed instantaneously. He is also capable of killing, and the strength of each is close enough that even the weakest can kill the strongest.(Tom McCarthy)” What Tom McCarthy was describing is the state of nature. In the state of nature people kill, steal and deceive selfishly for their own continued existence. Th