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What does ethical egoism suggest about prioritizing one's own needs?
What does ethical egoism suggest about prioritizing one's own needs?
- It encourages individuals to impose their will on others. (correct)
- It promotes altruism and selflessness.
- It leads to harmonious relationships among people.
- It is irrelevant in a competitive society.
What potential outcome does ethical egoism acknowledge?
What potential outcome does ethical egoism acknowledge?
- It fosters mutual respect among individuals.
- It resolves conflicts through cooperation.
- It creates a utopian society where everyone thrives.
- It can lead to destructive interactions among people. (correct)
How is the concept of ethical egoism best described?
How is the concept of ethical egoism best described?
- As an approach that recognizes everyone's self-interest. (correct)
- As a method to establish social harmony.
- As a pursuit of communal well-being.
- As a theory focused solely on collective desires.
Which of the following statements aligns with the principles of ethical egoism?
Which of the following statements aligns with the principles of ethical egoism?
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In ethical egoism, what is a potential risk associated with placing oneself at the center?
In ethical egoism, what is a potential risk associated with placing oneself at the center?
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Ethical Egoism
- Ethical Egoism is a theory arguing that all individuals ought to act for their own self-interest.
- Ethical Egoism suggests a competitive world where each person strives to be the dominant force.
- This theory argues that the pursuit of personal desires can lead to the dominance of an individual's will, potentially harming themselves and others.
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