Which of the following is not a mistake that Rachels suggests causes people to believe in psychological egoism?
A) the belief that selfishness and self-interest are the same thing
B) the belief that every act is done either from self-interest or from altruism
C) the belief that concern for one's own well-being is incompatible with concern for others' well-being
D) the belief that everyone's lives would go best if only each person focused solely on his or her own self-interest

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Rachels suggests that the belief that everyone's lives would go best if only each person focused solely on his or her own self-interest is a mistake that causes people to believe in psychological egoism. Therefore, D is not a mistake that causes people to believe in psychological egoism.

Which of the Following Is Not a Mistake That Rachels