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egoism

Translations

egoismnoun
egoisms
pl
His egoism was evident when he refused to help others unless there was something in it for him.
Son égoïsme était évident lorsqu’il refusait d’aider les autres sauf s’il y trouvait un intérêt.
Additional translations
égoïsme psychologiqueTerme philosophique.
égoïsme moralTerme de philosophie morale.
Synonyms
selfishness
self-centeredness
narcissism
egotism
self-interest

Definitions

egoismnoun
The practice of valuing everything only in reference to one's personal interest; selfishness.
His egoism was evident when he refused to help others unless there was something in it for him.
A doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action.
Philosophers often debate the merits and drawbacks of egoism as a guiding principle in life.
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
Egoism suggests that actions are morally right if they benefit the individual who performs them.
Excessive concern for one’s own interests or well-being; self-centeredness.
Her blatant egoism made collaboration with the team nearly impossible.
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