egoism

Definition of Egoism in English :

1. egoism

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

concern for your own interests and welfare

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Egoism

noun

1.

concern for one's own interests and welfare

2. ethics

the theory that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the highest good

Compare altruism

3.

self-centredness; egotism

noun

1.

the tendency to be self-centered, or to consider only oneself and one's own interests; selfishness

2.

egotism; conceit

3. Ethics

the doctrine that self-interest is the proper goal of all human actions

n.

1.

a. The doctrine that human behavior is motivated by self-interest.

b. The belief that self-interest provides the proper basis for moral behavior.

2. Egotism; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.