The belief that ethical decisions should be based on acting in accordance with one's own self-interest is known as _____, whereas the belief that ethical decisions should be based on helping without personal benefit is known as _____.
A) the utilitarian perspective; the altruistic perspective
B) egoism; the utilitarian perspective
C) the utilitarian perspective; egoism
D) egoism; the altruistic perspective

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Egoism is the ethical stance that actions are morally right if they promote one's own self-interest, while the altruistic perspective holds that actions are morally right if they help others without regard for personal gain.

The Belief That Ethical Decisions Should Be Based on Acting