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Why does Ethical Egoism differ from hedonism?
Why does Ethical Egoism differ from hedonism?
- Ethical Egoism promotes altruistic behavior over self-interest.
- Ethical Egoism prioritizes self-interest over pleasure or pain. (correct)
- Ethical Egoism emphasizes harming oneself for the greater good.
- Ethical Egoism encourages sacrificing self-interest for others.
Why is the arbitrariness of Ethical Egoism considered problematic?
Why is the arbitrariness of Ethical Egoism considered problematic?
- It prioritizes one's self-interest without providing a rational basis.
- It leads to unjustifiable discrimination similar to sexism and ageism. (correct)
- It promotes equality and impartiality in moral decision-making.
- It encourages fair treatment of others based on rational considerations.
What is the significance of arguing via a closed ideology?
What is the significance of arguing via a closed ideology?
- It encourages challenging ideas and beliefs through rational discussions.
- It hinders meaningful debate by offering explanations that evade scrutiny. (correct)
- It provides solid explanations that are easily falsifiable.
- It fosters meaningful debate and allows for open inquiry.
How does Ethical Egoism reinterpret motives as explained in the text?
How does Ethical Egoism reinterpret motives as explained in the text?
Why is the argumentative move of 'reinterpreting motives' considered empty?
Why is the argumentative move of 'reinterpreting motives' considered empty?
How does the case of the two donors illustrate the absurdity of Ethical Egoism?
How does the case of the two donors illustrate the absurdity of Ethical Egoism?
What does the objectivity of moral truths entail?
What does the objectivity of moral truths entail?
How does the objectivity of moral truths differ from physical objects according to the text?
How does the objectivity of moral truths differ from physical objects according to the text?
Why might someone not be taken seriously if they respond 'that's just your opinion'?
Why might someone not be taken seriously if they respond 'that's just your opinion'?
What does the ethical egoist consider as the source of all morality?
What does the ethical egoist consider as the source of all morality?
Does the ethical egoist embrace hedonism (wanton pleasure-seeking)?
Does the ethical egoist embrace hedonism (wanton pleasure-seeking)?
Why doesn't the egoist prohibit helping others, based on the text?
Why doesn't the egoist prohibit helping others, based on the text?
