Egoism and Moral Skepticism Multiple Choice

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. According to Rachels, our ordinary morality assumes that

We should refrain from causing harm to others. correct incorrect

We have an obligation to consider others when we ourselves act. correct incorrect

We ought to respect the rights of others. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. Psychological egoism is the view that

We ought to consider others before any action. correct incorrect

We are justified in doing anything that is in our self-interest. correct incorrect

We only act from the motive of selfishness. correct incorrect

We are born altruistic. correct incorrect

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. Rachels argues against the view that people always do what they want to do by pointing to the fact that we sometimes

Perform an action as a means to an end. correct incorrect

Perform an action because we feel we are obligated to do so. correct incorrect

Experience weakness of will and perform an action we know to be wrong. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

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. Rachels argues that the mere fact that a person derives satisfaction from helping others does not prove he acts selfishly because

Unselfish people are precisely those who derive satisfaction from helping others. correct incorrect

The reason why a person derives satisfaction from helping others is because he cares about them. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

Neither a nor b. correct incorrect

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. Rachels states that a concern for one's own welfare is

Not compatible with a concern for the welfare of others. correct incorrect

Inconsistent with a concern for the welfare of others. correct incorrect

Not possible in modern society. correct incorrect

Not incompatible with a concern for the welfare of others. correct incorrect