Which of the Following Best Describes Ethical Egoism

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes ethical egoism?

• A) The ego emerges from the initial internalization of other people's moral judgments as a small child.
• B) People are going to always act in their own self-interest.
• C) The moral act is the one that maximizes consequences for oneself.
• D) The most important aspect of the ethical life is taming the ego and self-interest.

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