Exploring Ethical Egoism
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According to Ethical Egoism, what is the maxim of egoism?

  • The highest good for each person is power and control
  • The highest good for each person is his or her own happiness (correct)
  • The highest good for each person is the happiness of others
  • The highest good for each person is material wealth

    • According to Ayn Rand, how does one acquire their character traits and habits?

  • Through societal influences
  • Through random chance events
  • Through one's choices and actions (correct)
  • By genetic inheritance

    • What did Ayn Rand believe about human nature at birth?

  • One is born inherently evil
  • One is born with predetermined destiny
  • One is born morally tabula rasa (a blank slate) (correct)
  • One is born inherently good

    • Who is the author of the book 'The Ego and Its Own'?

    <p>Max Stirner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ayn Rand, what did she believe about human beings and destructive desires?

    <p>Human beings are not born in sin or with destructive desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

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