If a particular act would benefit our own ______ as well as those of others,that act will not be considered contrary to the goals of ethical egoism.

A) hedonism
B) self-interest
C) egoism
D) altruism

Ethical egoism is the ethical theory that our actions ought to be motivated by our own self-interest. Therefore, if a particular act benefits both ourselves and others, it still aligns with the goals of ethical egoism because it ultimately benefits us. Hedonism is the belief that pleasure or happiness is the ultimate goal in life, which is not necessarily the focus of ethical egoism. Egoism and altruism are opposing ethical theories, with egoism emphasizing self-interest and altruism emphasizing concern for others above oneself.