How does the section “Egoic Altruism” (Paragraphs 3-5) contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

A
They provide readers with a scientific perspective of altruism as overly selfish, but the author presents this perspective as an attempt to excuse altruism.
B
They prove that the author’s opinion about altruism isn’t supported by the scientific community and is therefore not valid.

C
They support the notion that humans are capable of “pure” altruism; however, the author stresses that it’s uncommon due to humanity’s selfish nature.
D
They prove that “pure” altruism doesn’t exist as all forms of altruistic behavior are rooted in selfishness

A. They provide readers with a scientific perspective of altruism as overly selfish, but the author presents this perspective as an attempt to excuse altruism.

Explanation:

Reading it over to make sure but I believe this to be the answer

beginner

government is strong when they have the ability to persuade those they govern to believe government has enough power to force them or should be forcing them to do government’s will.

when enough of the citizenry do not believe government can force them or should force them to do its bidding, government has lost or will lose its strength and power to coerce.

when enough of the citizenry do believe government can force or should force them to do its bidding, they become passive at the least or actively pro-government and repeat government’s own rhetoric to pass on what they have been persuaded by government’s propaganda.

a true majority isn’t always needed to govern or to stop government. many times all that is needed is a strong minority. if a determined 30% of the population rises up against government in a concerted effort to bring it down, this size minority usually will succeed as long as those actively opposing the minority are less in force than the minority. so if 41% of the population sits at home watching tv rooting for one side or the other, they don’t matter. it’s the active parties who make a difference.

2. list two reasons why fossil fuels should no longer be used as a source of energy in america.