egoism

e·go·ism  (g-zm, g-)

n.

1.

a. The ethical doctrine that morality has its foundations in self-interest.

b. The ethical belief that self-interest is the just and proper motive for all human conduct.

2. Excessive preoccupation with one's own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated sense of self-importance.

3. Egotism; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.

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egoism

an extreme individualism; thought and behavior based upon the premise that one’s individual self is the highest product, if not the totality, of existence. Cf. individualism. — egoist, n. — egoistic, adj.

See also: Self

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an extreme individualism; thought and behavior based upon the premise that one’s individual self is the highest product, if not the totality, of existence. Cf. individualism. — egoist, n. — egoistic, adj.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	egoism - (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality theory - a belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales" moral philosophy, ethics - the philosophical study of moral values and rules
	2.	egoism - concern for your own interests and welfare egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature altruism, selflessness - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Translations

egoism [ˈɛgəuɪzəm] n → égoïsme m

egoism [ˈɛgəuɪzəm] ego n → Egoismus m

egoism [ˈɛgəuɪzəm] n → egoismo