Suppose the widespread acceptance of egoism would make everyone better off. This would

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The fact that everyone would be better off if egoism was widely accepted does not necessarily support ethical egoism. Ethical egoism is an ethical theory that prescribes actions that are solely in one's self-interest, while the acceptance of egoism by society may be for various reasons and not necessarily because ethical egoism is the correct moral theory. Therefore, this scenario does not provide justification for ethical egoism.

Suppose the Widespread Acceptance of Egoism Would Make Everyone Better