Define ethical egoism and identify some of its strengths and weaknesses. Do you think it is a viable moral
theory? Is "self-interest" a good enough reason to obey common rules of morality (e. g., don't lie, don't steal,
don't cheat, don't harm people...)? What would Thomas Nagel say? What do you say?

Seven pleiades entranced in heaven, form in the deep another seven: endymion nodding from above sees in the sea a second love. how do the ideas in the excerpt compare to poe’s ideas in "the poetic principle"? this celebration of love offers the “lessons of truth” that poe encourages. this scientific reference relates to the “precepts of duty” that poe praises. this reflection of the night sky offers a “contemplation of the beautiful” that poe encourages. this image of heaven encourages the “incitements of passion” that poe praises.

Analyzing relationships how was the scientist work similar to the work of the keene high school students you read about in this section

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech