egoism

indénombrable

A noun referring to the ethical theory that self-interest is the foundation of morality, or a general concern for one's own interests and welfare.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее этическую теорию, согласно которой личный интерес является основой морали, или общую озабоченность собственными интересами и благополучием.esSustantivo que designa la teoría ética según la cual el interés propio es la base de la moral, o la preocupación excesiva o exclusiva por los propios intereses y bienestar.frNom désignant une doctrine éthique selon laquelle l'intérêt personnel est le fondement de la morale, ou plus généralement une préoccupation excessive de ses propres intérêts et de son bien-être.deSubstantiv, das eine ethische Theorie bezeichnet, nach der das eigene Interesse die Grundlage der Moral ist, oder die allgemeine Ausrichtung auf die eigenen Interessen und das eigene Wohlergehen.ptSubstantivo que designa a teoria ética segundo a qual o interesse pessoal é o fundamento da moral, ou a preocupação excessiva com os próprios interesses e o próprio bem-estar.zh名词，指以个人利益为道德基础的伦理学说，或泛指只顾自己利益和福祉的心态。arاسم يشير إلى نظرية أخلاقية تجعل المصلحة الشخصية أساسًا للأخلاق، أو إلى الانشغال العام بالمصالح الذاتية والرفاه الشخصي.

1. Ethical theory C1 formal

   The moral theory that one's own self-interest is the foundation of morality and that actions are morally right if they benefit oneself.

   • Ethical egoism argues that individuals should always act in their own best interest.
   • The philosopher defended a form of egoism as a basis for moral decision-making.
   • Critics of egoism claim it fails to account for altruistic behavior.

   ruЭгоизмesEgoísmo éticofrÉgoïsme éthiquedeEgoismusptEgoísmo éticozh利己主义arالأنانية

   Antonymes: altruism

2. Self-interest B2 formal

   Excessive concern for one's own personal advantage, welfare, or interests, often at the expense of others.

   • His egoism made him ignore the needs of his colleagues.
   • She was driven by pure egoism, always putting herself first.
   • The politician's egoism was evident in his refusal to share credit.

   ruЭгоизмesEgoísmofrÉgoïsmedeEgoismusptEgoísmozh利己主义arالأنانية

   Synonymes: egotismnarcissismself-centerednessself-seekingself-servingselfishness

   Antonymes: altruismself-sacrificeselflessness

• egoisms plural form
• egoisms' possessive plural form
• egoism's possessive singular form