Author Question: Which of the following is not a confusion that helps remove the plausibility of psychological ... (Read 53 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

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