Difference between revisions of "Egoism"
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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 {{Wiki|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]]. |
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[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/egoism www.thefreedictionary.com] | [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/egoism www.thefreedictionary.com] | ||
[[Category:Self]] | [[Category:Self]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:03, 12 October 2014
- See Also in Wikipedia :
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.
