Ee Challeneg Flashcards

1
Q

How can ethical egoism approve wicked acts

A

Shooting a postman seven times to go prison rather than to become homeless

Feed a baby acid to fake a lawsuit to get tha money

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2
Q

Why should we care ab others

A

Their needs and desires are comparable to our own

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3
Q

How’s it arbitrary

A

Choosing your own interests
Based on personal whim

As arbitrary as racism

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4
Q

Does ethical egoism fail as a moral theory

A

Yh

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