It is often believed that it is rational to behave morally because it is irrational to break moral norms. Against this commonly held view, the author argues that rationality prescribes that it is always permissible to act morally, but in cases where rational self-interest conflicts with moral norms, both moral and immoral actions can be rational.

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Héctor Wittwer, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.