The problem with altruism, according to Ayn Rand, is that __________

a. it leaves no room for the concept of the self-respecting, self-supporting
man.
b. it encourages morally selfish behavior.
c. it prescribes acting in self-interested ways.
d. it too easily redeems the concept of “selfishness”.


a

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