A Common Objection to Ethical Egoism Is That the Theory

question 10

Multiple Choice

A common objection to ethical egoism is that the theory is self-defeating.

• A) The essence of this objection is that if all of us do what is best for ourselves, then this would entail a version of utilitarianism, so ethical egoism defeats itself.
• B) The essence of this objection is that if all of us do what is best for ourselves, then everyone will end up in a situation that is worse from an egoistic point of view.
• C) No, ethical egoism is not self-defeating, but the utilitarian theory is.
• D) No, ethical egoism is not self-defeating, but Kant's duty ethics is.

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