Why does Rachels reject the claim that ethical egoism is internally inconsistent?
A) because it is, after all, possible to desire that everyone act in his or her own self-interest
B) because ethical egoism amounts to a desire for a world in which everything goes best for the egoist himself or herself, which is a perfectly internally consistent desire
C) because it is no more inconsistent to wish that everyone satisfies his or her own desires as it is to wish that each person helps all other people satisfy their desires
D) because the claim that ethical egoism is internally consistent confuses self-interest with selfishness

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Rachels argues that ethical egoism is not internally inconsistent because it is a desire for a world in which everything goes best for the egoist himself or herself, which is a perfectly internally consistent desire. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Why Does Rachels Reject the Claim That Ethical Egoism Is