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egoism /ego·ism/ (e´go-izm) 1. any of several ethical doctrines describing the relationship between morality, self-interest, and behavior. 2. excessive preoccupation with oneself, self-interest with disregard for the needs of others. 3. egotism. egoism [ē′gō·iz′əm, eg′-] 1 selfishness, an overvaluation of the importance of the self, expressed as a willingness to gain an advantage at the expense of others. See also egotism. 2 the belief that individual self-interest is, or ought to be, the basic motive for all conscious behavior. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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