The problem with egoistic theories is that what they claim ought to be advocated cannot be stated since to do so would undermine the major principle of egoism: self-interest.

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Egoistic theories focus on self-interest, and advocating for them publicly could contradict their core principle by encouraging others to act in their own self-interest, potentially at the expense of the advocate's self-interest.

The Problem with Egoistic Theories Is That What They Claim