egoism
noun
- philosophy of self-regarding motivations or behavior
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈi.ɡoʊˌɪ.zəm/
noun
Etymology: From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from Latin ego. By surface analysis, ego + -ism.
- The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
- Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).