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ereecah

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on: Jun 19, 2018
According to the text, psychological egoism
 
 

a. is derived from alleged fact that human beings are by nature selfish creatures.
  b. is the same principle of morality as ethical egoism.
  c. is the view that the best way to promote our own self-interest is to sometimes be selfish.
  d. is based on hedonism.



Question 2

If you adopt egoism as your moral code, then
 
 

a. you can never act honestly or be gracious or helpful to others.
  b. you must endorse hedonism.
  c. you must always avoid any unpleasant or painful experiences.
  d. you believe that it is morally right to do whatever promotes your best interest



BUTTHOL369

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


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