Since it is to the advantage of an egoist that others not be egoists,
A) Egoism is therefore universalizable.
B) Egoism, in practice, does not appear to be universalizable.
C) Genuine egoism is commonplace.
D) Ethical egoism is the same ethical altruism.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Egoism, by its nature, benefits from others acting altruistically rather than egoistically. If everyone were to act purely out of self-interest, the mutual benefits that come from cooperative and altruistic behavior would be lost, making the universal application of egoism impractical or counterproductive.

Since It Is to the Advantage of an Egoist That