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2 - CHALLENGE 3 - Egoism
1 — Egoism
Which type of egoism is the theory that humans should act according to their own best
interests?
a . )
Ethical egoism
2 — Commitments of Egoism
Which of the following scenarios would be obligatory for an egoist?
d.)
Jeanney steals her neighbor's newspaper because she doesn't want to pay for one
herself.
Which of the following scenarios would be neutral for an egoist?
a.)
Ishmael gives his lunch to a homeless person, so he can't eat
even though he is very hungry.
b.)
Isabelle volunteers with her neighborhood watch because she
wants to live in a safe neighborhood.
c.)
Irene discreetly removes money from her church's collection plate
as she passes it on.
d.)
Ignatius wants to see two movies, but only has time for one, so
he flips a coin to decide.
3 — Applying Egoism
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You are a mechanic who can make more money by diagnosing and repairing nonexistent car
problems. How might an egoist complete this statement?
Charging people for unnecessary repairs is __________.
a.)
wrong, because running an honest business will earn you more money in the long run
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
a.) People are more likely to follow rules if they see the benefit to themselves.
b.) Individuals who seek their own self interest often benefit society.
c.) Society flourishes when individuals flourish, but that is not consistent with
egoism.
d.) Empathy is often thought of a a good trait, but it's not consistent with egoism.
Answer
d.) Empathy is often thought of a a good trait, but it's not consistent with egoism.
4 — Support for Egoism
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
b.)
Important innovations are often made by those seeking their own self interests.
5 — Problems with Egoism
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
c.)
Selfless heroism is often respected and admired, but it's not consistent with egoism.
Which of the following scenarios would be unacceptable for an egoist?
a.)
Hailey donates 10% of her paycheck to help feed the hungry out
of a sense of duty, even though she would prefer to keep the
money.
b.)
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Hattie works hard at a job she doesn't like so she can afford to go
on a cruise to Hawaii.
c.)
Hank volunteers each week at a local shelter because he likes the
feeling that he's making a difference.
d.)
Hadrian doesn't clean up after his dog on walks because he
doesn't like carrying his dog's waste in a bag.
6 — Advantages and Shortcomings of Egoism
Choose the action that is supported by egoism, but might seem unethical.
d.)
Protesting a family who has rented an apartment in your building because
you do not
want them as neighbors
Choose the action that is supported by egoism, but might seem unethical.
a.) Taking credit for work that your colleague completed, so you can impress your boss.
b.) Introducing a friend to your favorite weight-loss supplement when he wants to lose
weight.
c.) Getting permission to use a client list from your old job to approach potential investors.
d.) Joining with coworkers to let a new employee know you disapprove of his hire, even
though you'll get in trouble.
Ans: a.)Taking credit for work that your colleague completed, so you can impress your boss.
nit 2 – CHALLENGE1: Divine Command Theory
1 — Divine Command TheoryWhich of the following statements about divine
command theory is true?b.) Divine command theory is an objectivist moral
theory.
2 — Commitments of Divine Command TheoryPatricia abstains from eating
pork because she believes God has commanded her to.Thus according to
divine command theory, eating pork is __________.b.)impermissible
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UNIT
2 - CHALLENGE 3 - Egoism
1 — Egoism
Which type of egoism is the theory that humans should act according to their own best
interests?
a . )
Ethical egoism
2 — Commitments of Egoism
Which of the following scenarios would be obligatory for an egoist?
d.)
Jeanney steals her neighbor's newspaper because she doesn't want to pay for one
herself.
Which of the following scenarios would be neutral for an egoist?
a.)
Ishmael gives his lunch to a homeless person, so he can't eat
even though he is very hungry.
b.)
Isabelle volunteers with her neighborhood watch because she
wants to live in a safe neighborhood.
c.)
Irene discreetly removes money from her church's collection plate
as she passes it on.
d.)
Ignatius wants to see two movies, but only has time for one, so
he flips a coin to decide.
3 — Applying Egoism
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You are a mechanic who can make more money by diagnosing and repairing nonexistent car
problems. How might an egoist complete this statement?
Charging people for unnecessary repairs is __________.
a.)
wrong, because running an honest business will earn you more money in the long run
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
a.) People are more likely to follow rules if they see the benefit to themselves.
b.) Individuals who seek their own self interest often benefit society.
c.) Society flourishes when individuals flourish, but that is not consistent with
egoism.
d.) Empathy is often thought of a a good trait, but it's not consistent with egoism.
Answer
d.) Empathy is often thought of a a good trait, but it's not consistent with egoism.
4 — Support for Egoism
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
b.)
Important innovations are often made by those seeking their own self interests.
5 — Problems with Egoism
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
c.)
Selfless heroism is often respected and admired, but it's not consistent with egoism.
Which of the following scenarios would be unacceptable for an egoist?
a.)
Hailey donates 10% of her paycheck to help feed the hungry out
of a sense of duty, even though she would prefer to keep the
money.
b.)
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Hattie works hard at a job she doesn't like so she can afford to go
on a cruise to Hawaii.
c.)
Hank volunteers each week at a local shelter because he likes the
feeling that he's making a difference.
d.)
Hadrian doesn't clean up after his dog on walks because he
doesn't like carrying his dog's waste in a bag.
6 — Advantages and Shortcomings of Egoism
Choose the action that is supported by egoism, but might seem unethical.
d.)
Protesting a family who has rented an apartment in your building because
you do not
want them as neighbors
Choose the action that is supported by egoism, but might seem unethical.
a.) Taking credit for work that your colleague completed, so you can impress your boss.
b.) Introducing a friend to your favorite weight-loss supplement when he wants to lose
weight.
c.) Getting permission to use a client list from your old job to approach potential investors.
d.) Joining with coworkers to let a new employee know you disapprove of his hire, even
though you'll get in trouble.
Ans: a.)Taking credit for work that your colleague completed, so you can impress your boss.
nit 2 – CHALLENGE1: Divine Command Theory
1 — Divine Command TheoryWhich of the following statements about divine
command theory is true?b.) Divine command theory is an objectivist moral
theory.
2 — Commitments of Divine Command TheoryPatricia abstains from eating
pork because she believes God has commanded her to.Thus according to
divine command theory, eating pork is __________.b.)impermissible
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