egoism

Meaning

  1. The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
  2. The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
  3. Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).

Etymology

From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from Latin ego. By surface analysis, ego + -ism.

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