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Study Guide: Chapter 8: Part 1

1. Who was a famous advocate of ethical egoism? Section C

2. What claim does cultural relativism make about the fact that moralities differ? Section B

3. To whom should a moral code apply? Section B

4. How is morality defined? Beginning of chapter 8

5. What are some important characteristics of inner judgments? Section B

6. What does psychological egoism claim about the possibility of morality? Section C

7. What does Tara Smith argue about egoism and relationships to others? Section C

8. What did Aristotle think about the innateness of virtue? Section E

9. With regard to validity, what is the status of arguments against homosexuality? Section B

10. How does altruism relate to ethical egoism? Section C

11. What are the moral rules by which we live with other people? Beginning of chapter 8

12. What is happiness, according to Aristotle? Section E

13. What does psychological egoism claim about human actions? Section C