egoism
noun
- the tendency to be self-centered, or to consider only oneself and one's own interests; selfishness
- egotism; conceit
- Ethics the doctrine that self-interest is the proper goal of all human actions
See egoism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ēˈgō-ĭzˌəm, ĕgˈō-)
nouna. 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.
- Excessive preoccupation with one's own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated sense of self-importance.
- Egotism; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.
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