An egoist is trying to solve an ethical problem at work but finds he cannot reach an agreement or an acceptable solution by prioritizing only his own interests. As he tries to expand his thinking on this issue, what next mental step is he most likely to take?
A) trying to make his own behavior as virtuous as possible
B) wondering how most stakeholders will be affected by the problem
C) considering the interests of his immediate coworkers and perhaps his supervisor
D) considering how to maximize the benefit for the most number of people

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Considering the interests of immediate coworkers and perhaps a supervisor is a logical next step for an egoist who is trying to solve an ethical problem but cannot do so by prioritizing only his own interests. This approach represents a moderate expansion of concern beyond self-interest, which is more likely and manageable than immediately jumping to broader ethical considerations that involve all stakeholders or maximizing overall benefit.

An Egoist Is Trying to Solve an Ethical Problem at Work