Three major criticisms against psychological egoism are listed in the textbook. Which of the following should NOT be on the list?
A) Falsification is not possible, because psychological egoism does not allow for the possibility that some people are not selfish all the time.
B) The theory has problems with the language it uses, including the fallacy of the suppressed correlative.
C) The theory mistakenly assumes that doing what we want is always selfish.
D) The theory misinterprets the old saying "Ought implies can" to mean "If I ought to do something, then I will be able to do it."

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The correct answer is D because it does not accurately represent a criticism of psychological egoism. Psychological egoism is the view that humans are always motivated by self-interest, even in what seem to be acts of altruism. The criticisms typically focus on its unfalsifiability, issues with its use of language, and its assumptions about selfishness, not a misinterpretation of "Ought implies can."

Three Major Criticisms Against Psychological Egoism Are Listed in the Textbook