Altruism is an antonym of egoism.
As nouns the difference between egoism and altruism
is that
egoism is the tendency to think of self and self-interest while
altruism is regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness–opposed to egoism or selfishness.
egoism English
Noun
The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
(ethics) The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
(nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) egotism
Related terms
* egoist
* egoistic
* egoistical
Synonyms
* (tendency to think of self) selfishness
Antonyms
* (tendency to think of self) altruism
See also
* ethnocentrism
* misanthropy (hatred of human race)
* narcissism
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altruism Noun
( en noun)
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 .
*, chapter=16
, title= The Mirror and the Lamp
, passage=The preposterous altruism too!
* 1995 , George E. Vaillant, The Wisdom of the Ego , page 68 ,
- Altruism' allows doing for others as one would be done by. Unlike reaction formation, which also gives to the object what the self desires, '''altruism''' leaves the self at least partly gratified. Unlike reaction formation, '''altruism''' tempers asceticism with pleasure. Unlike passive aggression and martyrdom, '''altruism''' allows the object to feel blessed and not afflicted. ' Altruism attracts people to the user; martyrdom repels them even as it holds them close in chains.
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.
* 2013 December 24, Laura Spinney, Goodwill hunting: Random ants of kindness '', ''(New Scientist) ,
- Altruism' is a behaviour of an individual that benefits another at its own expense.Being nice to relatives is not pure ' altruism because they share your genes so, by helping them, you promote your own genetic heritage.
Synonyms
* (regard for others) philanthropy
* (action benefiting others at cost to oneself) philanthropy
Antonyms
* (regard for others) egoism, misanthropy (hatred of human race), selfishness
Related terms
* altruist
* altruistic
See also
* agape (spiritual love for others)
* bell the cat
* brotherly love
* misandry (hatred of males)
* misogyny (hatred of females)
* selflessness
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