In Order to Claim That Murder, Rape, and Torture Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

In order to claim that murder, rape, and torture are always morally impermissible, the ethical egoist must maintain that

• A) such actions fail to maximize preference satisfaction.
• B) those who murder, rape, or torture never benefit from their crime.
• C) such actions cannot be applied as universal law.
• D) those who murder, rape, or torture are vicious.

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