The moral theory according to which what makes an action right is that it promotes one's own best interests is called…
A) Subjective relativism
B) Psychological egoism
C) Ethical egoism
D) Consequentialism

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Ethical egoism is the moral theory that posits the belief that actions are morally right if they promote one's own best interest. Unlike psychological egoism, which is a descriptive claim about human nature, ethical egoism is a normative claim about how people ought to behave.

The Moral Theory According to Which What Makes an Action