Egoism vs. Altruism

Egoismnoun

The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

Egoismnoun

(ethics) The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.

Egoismnoun

Egotism.

Egoismnoun

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.

Egoismnoun

Excessive love and thought of self; the habit of regarding one's self as the center of every interest; selfishness; - opposed to altruism.

Egoismnoun

attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)

Egoism

Egoism is the philosophy concerned with the role of the self, or ego, as the motivation and goal of one's own action. Different theories on egoism encompass a range of disparate ideas and can generally be categorized into descriptive or normative forms.

Altruismnoun

Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness.

Altruismnoun

Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

Altruismnoun

Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; - opposed to egoism or selfishness.

Altruismnoun

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Altruism

Altruism is the principle and moral practice of concern for happiness of other human beings or other animals, resulting in a quality of life both material and spiritual. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures and a core aspect of various religious traditions and secular worldviews, though the concept of toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions.