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rosent76

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Which of the following is not a confusion that helps remove the plausibility of
  psychological egoism?


 
 

a. confusing selfishness with self-interest
   b. assuming every action is done either from self-interest or from other-
  regarding motives
   c. believing that we can act from regard for others and regard for ourselves
   d. believing that concern for ones own welfare is incompatible with a
  concern for the welfare of others
 
 



Question 2

James Rachels argues that psychological egoism is false because __________.
 
 

a. in all cases, persons do whatever it is that they most want to do
   b. we sometimes do actions because we want to help others
  c. unselfish actions are motivated solely by a desire to feel good
   d. generosity is a value that transcends culture



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nicoleclaire22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
:D TYSM

elyse44

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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