A psychological egoist's modest argument against common morality would hold which of the following?

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A psychological egoist believes that humans are always motivated by self-interest. Therefore, they may argue that humans are often not capable of acting morally because all actions are ultimately driven by self-interest. However, they would not go so far as to say that humans are never capable of acting morally, as this would be an extreme view even for a psychological egoist. Option A and D assume that morality is a necessary aspect of human existence, which a psychological egoist would likely reject.

A Psychological Egoist's Modest Argument Against Common Morality Would Hold