Definition of Egoism

1. Noun. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality.

Generic synonyms: Theory
Category relationships: Ethics, Moral Philosophy

2. Noun. Concern for your own interests and welfare.
Exact synonyms: Egocentrism, Self-centeredness, Self-concern, Self-interest
Generic synonyms: Trait
Antonyms: Altruism
Derivative terms: Egoist, Egoist, Self-centered

Definition of Egoism

1. n. The doctrine of certain extreme adherents or disciples of Descartes and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, which finds all the elements of knowledge in the ego and the relations which it implies or provides for.

Definition of Egoism

1. extreme devotion to self-interest [n -S]

Medical Definition of Egoism

1. 1. The doctrine of certain extreme adherents or disciples of Descartes and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, which finds all the elements of knowledge in the ego and the relations which it implies or provides for. 2. Excessive love and thought of self; the habit of regarding one's self as the center of every interest; selfishness; opposed to altruism. Origin: F. Egoisme, fr. L. -ego I. See I, and cf. Egotism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Egoism

ego-dystonic
ego-dystonic homosexuality
ego-ideal
ego-syntonic
egobronchophony
egocentric
egocentric
egocentrically
egocentricities
egocentricity
egocentricity
egocentrics
egocentrism
egocentrisms
egoism (current term)
egoism (current term)
egoisms
egoist
egoistic
egoistical
egoistically
egoists
egoities
egoity
egoless
egomania
egomania
egomaniac
egomaniacal
egomaniacally

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