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rational egoism

noun

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  1. The doctrine that it is rational to act in one's own self-interest.

    • This emotional feat does not seem to me possible and therefore I must admit that a man who embraces the principle of Rational Egoism cuts himself off from the special pleasure that attends this absolute sacrifice and suppression of self.

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