Rachels and Rachels are fairly critical of psychological egoism. Still, they first delineate the arguments for such egoism. One of the popular arguments Rachels and Rachels cite for psychological egoism is that...Group of answer choicesWe can overcome our psychological limitations (i.e. selfishness), but there are benefits in not doing so. So we should be psychological egoists.Psychological egoism has been supported by studies carried out by cultural anthropologists.Psychological egoism allows us to access the collective unconscious.When we look closely at our motives, we see that we always really do whatever brings us the most satisfaction.Next

One reason why ethical egoism (e.g. the arguments from Ayn Rand) violates the 'minimum conceptions of morality' is that…Group of answer choicesEgoism can only be followed by those who are very self-aware, and so it cannot apply to most people.Egoism is stupid- really stupid!Ethical egoism violates impartiality (and does so on purpose).Ethical egoism is not a moral theory, but one about psychology

The ego is the _____ oriented aspect of personality.

According to Sigmund Freud, which personality component tries to strike a balance between selfish drives and socially appropriate behavior? A. superego B. id C. I D. ego

According to Freud’s psychodynamic perspective, the job of the ego is:Question 8Select one:a.to balance ego defense mechanismsb.to operate on the pleasure principlec.to balance the sexual and aggressive drives of the id with the moral ideal of the superegod.to make people feel better about themselves

Imagine that you are an ethical egoist. You've read your Ayn Rand, and you find it all very persuasive.   Imagine that you find yourself in a lifeboat with a bunch of complete strangers. There is but one jug of water in the boat- only you know about it. You don't know any of these people and have no interest in their lives.  More than anything, lastly, you want to live. As an ethical egoist, you should…Group of answer choicesGive the water the one person in the boat you find attractive, and try to form a special alliance with them.Secretly drink the water, if you can.Ration the water, but insist that you control it.Exchange the water for cigarettes, if you smoke.