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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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17): (13) "In general, these Gangas in the service of the kings and village chiefs rule over the people; they are blind implements, great egoists and do not shy away from murder . On a rights-based view, humans are treated as egoists whose wants are to be fulfilled. They are, after all, consummate egoists and need to learn that the universe is, ultimately, indifferent to their demands. |
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