According to Rachels, the idea that that every action is done either from self-interest or from other-regarding motives is a
A) False dichotomy.
B) Disjunctive syllogism.
C) Truism.
D) Tautology.

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Rachels argues that the idea presents a false dichotomy because it overlooks the possibility of actions motivated by reasons that are neither purely self-interested nor entirely other-regarding, suggesting a more complex spectrum of motivations.

According to Rachels, the Idea That That Every Action Is