A Group of Students Is Working on a Puzzle

question 136

Short Answer

A group of students is working on a puzzle. Each student has two pieces necessary to complete it. All the students want to complete it. This is an example of a(n) ________________.

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Definitions:

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, one of the greatest intellectual figures of Western history, he made vast contributions to various fields, including logic, metaphysics, ethics, and biology.

Moral Principles

Fundamental guidelines that govern ethical behavior, reflecting what is considered right or wrong in society.

Ethical Egoist

A moral theory asserting that individuals should act in ways that serve their own self-interest, positing that this approach ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Psychological Egoism

The thesis that people always act for their own self-interest, even when it seems as if they are acting for other people’s benefit (for example, in giving to charity, the egoist would say, the person is simply making himself or herself feel self-righteous).