Ethical egoism claims that

a. life is nasty brutish and short
b. people do in fact act selfishly
c. altruism is a form of disguised egoism
d. we should always act in our own self-interest


d. we should always act in our own self-interest

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a. three times a day. b. once daily. c. a minimum of five times a day. d. constantly.

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For robert nozick, justice as fairness requires that all primary social goods be distributed equally unless and unequal distribution would be to everyones advantage

a. true b. false

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According to the Noble Eightfold Path, what refers to gaining a perspective that ends one's delusions and brings knowledge of reality?

A. right mindfulness B. right understanding C. right intention D. right speech

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Plato and Aristotle agree that reality is:

a. composed of mind and matter b. mind is superior to matter c. both a and b are correct d. neither a nor b is correct

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