In his arguments against psychological egoism, James Rachels exposed three underlying "confusions" that account for the persistence of this view over time

Explain psychological egoism and the three "confusions."


- Psychological egoism: The view that we are compelled by our psychological makeup always to pursue our self-interest above all else.
- Rachels pointed out that these "confusions" are false:
- Confusion 1: The idea that "selfishness" means the same thing as "self-interest."
- Confusion 2: The idea that every action is done either from self-interest or from other-regarding motives.
- Confusion 3: The idea that a concern for one's own welfare is incompatible with any genuine concern for the welfare of others.

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