Egoism, as a widespread social constraint, is increasing as the welfare state, weakened by decades of neoliberalism, is shrinking, especially among the upper middle classes, understood as the alliance between the core of the existing middle class and the upper classes, which contribute to its spread in society. As for these classes, they do not deny inequality, but rather their adherence to the principles of individual responsibility increases.As for the working classes who were forced to work on their own account in light of their fragile situation, employment shifts lead to the disintegration of groups and the imposition of individual insurance.
The concept of egoism theorized in this work does not question the strength of social ties or the number of acts of solidarity. More importantly, it is devoid of any moral value. It is the product of a social system adapted to the context of increasing competition for positions and resources. It is necessary to understand its underlying mechanisms and explain its consequences to build a sustainable political alternative.
