Distinguish between psychological and ethical egoism

What will be an ideal response?


Psychological egoism says that all acts are basically selfish, while ethical egoism says that you ought to act selfishly.

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Mill was a utilitarian

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A popular reason why theists like the late West Point philosopher Louis Pojman gave for theists to adopt the DCT is that it best fits with intuitions ... This might include non-physical entities like moral properties

a. true b. false

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Compatibilism says that _______

A. there is free will even though determinism is true B. there is free will, so determinism is false C. not every event is determined D. some events are uncaused

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Halloween, Christmas, and the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca are contemporary instances of the survivals of elements from:

a. animism b. shamanism c. totemism d. an archaic religion

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