In This Essay Pojman Makes a Case Against the Kind

question 2

Multiple Choice

In this essay Pojman makes a case against the kind of ethical egoism defended by such thinkers as Thomas Hobbes and Ayn Rand. Appealing to the paradox of egoism, he distinguishes between two levels of thinking about the self. On a higher (tier 2) level, a person legitimately concerns him- or herself with prospects for his or her happiness, but, in so reflecting, he or she rationally concludes that the best way to realize happiness on an everyday (tier 1) level is to develop a strong (nonegoistic) disposition toward altruism. Limited, reciprocal altruism offers us the best chance for happiness.
-According to Pojman, Rand's argument for the virtue of selfishness seems flawed by the fallacy of

• A) equivocation.
• B) the straw man.
• C) false dilemma.
• D) division.

---

Definitions:

Customer Value

The understanding of a product or service's value to a customer when compared to other available options.

Logistics

The detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, specifically related to the transportation and storage of goods.

Measuring

Measuring refers to the process of quantifying the characteristics of an event, object, or substance, often used in both daily activities and scientific research to understand and analyze.

Market Performance

The overall effectiveness of a company or product in the marketplace, usually measured by sales, market share, or profitability metrics.