alleryWhat does the thesis of psychological egoism claim?
AAll motivation is egoistic
BAll motivation is unconscious
COnly animals have motives
DAltruism is the only motive
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. All motivation is egoistic
1. Psychological egoism is a controversial thesis.
2. It holds that there is no altruistic motivation.
3. Apparently altruistic acts are said to come from egoistic motives like feeling good.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Egoistic and altruistic_
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