According to James Rachels, the problem with Ayn Rand's argument for ethical egoism is that it
A) relies on picturing the alternatives to egoism in an extreme way.
B) is unclear.
C) cannot be refuted.
D) relies on ad hominem attacks.

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Rachels argues that Rand's argument relies on portraying altruism in an extreme and unrealistic way, which doesn't accurately represent the alternative to egoism. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

According to James Rachels, the Problem with Ayn Rand's Argument