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Corruption in the form of nepotism and cronyism have long been recognized as one of the most pernicious social

and political problems in this country. We are so accustomed to it, and some even go so far as to find ways to less
saying that it is only right for a person in power to protect those around him or her. Could it be said that looking
after the benefit of one's own-one's family and one's friends-without regard to the welfare of others is basically
another form of egoism? Discuss.

ANSWER:
Of course, the conflation of nepotism and cronyism within social and political structures is a complex
matter that leads to fundamental questions about morality, justice, and the essence of power. Nepotism and
cronyism place personal networks above merit or ability, leading to better opportunities for people related to
individuals in power. Firstly, we look at the notion of egoism. Egotism is the philosophical theory that people
basically act out of self-interest. The same thing will happen if we turn to nepotism and cronyism, it is obvious that
they use themselves, their families or their close ones on others. This is an example of narrow-mindedness where
the benefits of the individual are considered above those of the people at large. While egoism is one of the forms it
can take, it is vital to understand that self-interest does not automatically translate to unethical behavior. For
instance, person will be prone to care about the welfare of the family members or dear ones to some extent, which
is the fundamental feature of human nature. A problem occurs when this inherent instinct of self-interest is used by
others to the detriment of others or the entire community.

In the nepotism and cronyism there is the problem of an abuse of power and the distortion of fair
competition. Such practices can lead to a situation where meritocracy is inferior and people who deserve this are
deprived of the opportunities. This betrays the principles of fairness, equality and justice that are key for an orderly
society. Similarly, nepotism and cronyism may go beyond specific cases of unfairness and affect society as a
whole. They are able to erode the confidence in institutions, foster the culture of corruption and perpetuate the
systemic inequalities. Such negative consequences of nepotiism and cronyism not only harm egos but also have
rather wide social, economic, and political implications. Overall, the issue of personal interests that comes with
nepotism and cronyism is of a wider ethics problem engulfing the equitable exercise of power and distribution of
opportunities. Achieving this requires a collective goal of promoting transparency, accountability, as well as
performance-based decision-making, thus leading to a society where people are equal and fair.

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