English to Afrikaans Meaning of egoism - selfsug

Egoism :

selfsug

noun

verbeelding, selfsug, nietigheid, eiewaan, eieliefde, trots, arrogansie, eiesinnig, siel, selfkennis, self-belang

Egoism :: selfsug

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Definitions of egoism in English

Noun(1) (ethics(2) concern for your own interests and welfare

Examples of egoism in English

(1) It is also time to take stock of inner weaknesses such as egoism .(2) One issue concerns how much ethical egoism differs in content from standard moral theories.(3) Hobbes accepted that human beings are capable of generosity, kindness, and co-operation but the pride and egoism which is inherent in human nature means that mankind also is prone to conflict, violence, and great evil.(4) Ben countered that in its teaching that the individual must overcome egoism and the yearnings of self, Kabbalah shows how to put a clamp on one's thoughts.(5) When people are made to hear of the social violence that exists in their own communities they can escape the gravitational pull of blinkered egoism and begin to work together.(6) Reason, applied consistently, doesn't lead us down a straight path to egoism , much less to capitalism.(7) And not only does suffering make Christians closer to God by breaking down the sufferer's stubborn egoism , it also serves to act as a kind of billboard advertising God's love for all.(8) Parents and teachers should also closely cooperate with each other to arm children with the " spirit of citizenship " so as to help them grow learning to help others and share rather than being encapsulated in strict egoism .(9) His arrogance, egoism and desperate need for womanising, are as well known as his genius.(10) The ability for a couple to marry is based on each one controlling innate egoism and narcissism.(11) The man shows a shocking amount of egoism - not that it's shocking that he's egotistical, it's just surprising that he lets it show so blatantly.(12) In the language of flowers, the narcissus stands for vanity and egoism .(13) Deliberately to distance oneself from others behind miles of park wall is an act of supreme egoism .(14) Of course, being well-off does not necessarily breed egoism .(15) Simple stubbornness and egoism can't explain everything - Ralph is too smart and too worldwise for that, even if his followers aren't.(16) That is why, little children, be open to God's love and leave egoism and sin.

Related Phrases of egoism

(1) egoism ::

selfsug

Related Phrases of egoism

(1) egoism ::

selfsug

Synonyms

Noun

1. self-interest ::

eiebelang

2. self-centeredness ::

selfgesentreerdheid

Different Forms

egoism

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