The "self-interest theory" considers an act to be rational if
A)It is an efficient pursuit of whatever aims one has at the moment of deliberation and action
B)It conforms to generally accepted views of justice and also serves one's interests
C)It efficiently promotes the ongoing material interest of the person who performs it without the requirement that social justice be achieved
D)The act was done while the person was sane and coherent

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The self-interest theory is based on the premise that rational individuals will act in their own self-interest, promoting their own material interests without the requirement of achieving social justice. Therefore, option C aligns with the self-interest theory as it highlights efficient promotion of one's ongoing material interest as the criteria for rationality. Option A is incorrect as it does not necessarily involve self-interest, option B includes the requirement of justice, which is not a part of the self-interest theory, and option D is irrelevant.

The "Self-Interest Theory" Considers an Act to Be Rational If