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Lobcity

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The sociological theory which describes humankind as egoistic rather than altruistic is
  called


 
 

a. Social Darwinism
  b. Communism
  c. Libertarianism
  d. None of the abov



Question 2

Psychological egoism claims that
 
 

a. People should always do whats best for me
  b. People always act selfishly
  c. Selfishness is written into our genes
  d. People should always do whats best for themselves




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Answer to Question 1

a. Social Darwinism

Answer to Question 2

b. People always act selfishly





 

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