One Problem with Ayn Rand's Ethical Egoism Is That It

question 31

Multiple Choice

One problem with Ayn Rand's ethical egoism is that it assumes

• A) one can act in one's self-interest.
• B) one ought to act in one's own self-interest.
• C) if an act is for the benefit of others,then it cannot be to one's own benefit as well.
• D) if an act is for the benefit of others,then it can be to one's own benefit as well.

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