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which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
egoism promotes the common good by putting individuals first.
egoism does not account for the agents pain.
egoism is focused on positive effects for the agent.
egoism does not allow for inherent human dignity.

Explanation:

Egoism centers on self-interest as the core of moral action. The first option is a purported strength, not a difficulty. Egoism does account for the agent's pain (as it prioritizes the agent's well-being) and is explicitly focused on positive effects for the agent, so these are not flaws. A key criticism is that egoism fails to recognize inherent human dignity for others, as it only values individuals in terms of their utility to the self-interested agent.

Answer:

Egoism does not allow for inherent human dignity.