5 Questions
What is the main focus of egoism?
Making decisions based on self-interest
What is a characteristic of enlightened egoism?
Having wider perspectives beyond self
Why is lack of predictability a challenge for utility measurement?
It leads to inaccurate predictions about actions
Why can valuation of someone's life or death be very difficult?
'The accurate value of certain factors' is ambiguous
What does egoism consider as the basis for determining what is acceptable or right?
Self-interest of the individual
Test your knowledge on the measurement of utility and scientific theories. Explore concepts like difficulty in valuation and lack of predictability in a scientific context.
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