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According to Ethical Egoism, what is the maxim of egoism?
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?
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?
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'?
Who is the author of the book 'The Ego and Its Own'?
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According to Ayn Rand, what did she believe about human beings and destructive desires?
According to Ayn Rand, what did she believe about human beings and destructive desires?
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