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Cynicism has become a common phenomenon in today's society. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The unselfish volunteers in the Danielle Van Dam, Elizabeth Smart, Laci Peterson, Dru Sjodin and Carley Bruchia cases support Mary Midgley's opinion that we, as humans, are capable of caring for the welfare of strangers – for a while. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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In the wake of 9/11, a psychological egoist would believe the men and women who tried to rescue victims, and perished in the attempt, were brave and courageous heroes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) believed humans choose to live in a society with rules because they are concerned with their own safety, and for no other reason. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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According to psychological egoism, even if one thinks one has done something for non-selfish reason, the truth is, it was done only for a self-fulfilling purpose. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Psychological egoism allows for the possibility that the actor may error in his/her judgment. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The objective makes the difference between selfish and unselfish according to psychological egoism. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Ethical egoism is a normative theory about how we ought to behave. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The individual who always puts the welfare of others before him/herself is altruistic in nature. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The more social the culture, the more selfish the individual |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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