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a. The {{Wiki|ethical}} [[doctrine]] that {{Wiki|morality}} has its foundations in self-interest. | a. The {{Wiki|ethical}} [[doctrine]] that {{Wiki|morality}} has its foundations in self-interest. | ||
| − | b. The {{Wiki|ethical}} belief that self-interest is the just and proper motive for all human conduct. | + | b. The {{Wiki|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. | + | 2. Excessive preoccupation with one's own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated [[sense]] of self-importance. |
| − | 3. Egotism; conceit. | + | 3. [[Egotism]]; [[conceit]]. |
See Synonyms at conceit. | See Synonyms at conceit. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 9 September 2013
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.
