Asked by Davisha Owens on Jul 02, 2024

Whereas psychological egoism is a theory about how people actual behave,ethical egoism is a theory about how ______.

A) others ought to behave
B) others think we ought to behave
C) we think others ought to behave
D) we ought to behave

Psychological Egoism

The theory that suggests that all human actions are motivated by self-interest, even when appearing to be altruistic.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy arguing that individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this is the foundation of morality.

Ought

expresses duty, correctness, or advisability, typically concerning moral obligation or desirable actions.

  • Assess the functional uses and denunciations of ethical egoism.
  • Recognize the role of self-interest in ethical theories.