Rachels claims that ethical egoism is an arbitrary doctrine in the same way that _______ is.
A) communism
B) racism
C) utilitarianism
D) divine command theory

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Rachels argues that ethical egoism is arbitrary in the same way that racism is because just like racism, ethical egoism arbitrarily selects one characteristic (self-interest) and privileges it over all others in terms of ethical consideration. This makes it appealing only to those who have that one characteristic, just as racism is appealing only to those who share a particular race.

Rachels Claims That Ethical Egoism Is an Arbitrary Doctrine in the Same