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The problem with Ayn Rands argument with respect to ethical egoism, according
  to Louis Pojman, is that __________.


 
 

a. it commits the straw man fallacy.
  b. it begs the question against the altruist.
  c. it assumes that absolute egoism and absolute altruism are the only
  alternatives.
  d. it assumes that ethical egoism and psychological egoism are the only
  alternatives.



Question 2

The problem with altruism, according to Ayn Rand, is that __________.
 
 

a. it leaves no room for the concept of the self-respecting, self-supporting
  man.
   b. it encourages morally selfish behavior.
   c. it prescribes acting in self-interested ways.
   d. it too easily redeems the concept of selfishness.




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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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