expanded egoism that is focused on alter ego, a significant other for whom you care as much or even more than for yourself.
Chekhov's Darling is a perfect example of alter–egoism: she gives herself up to her loved ones and lives solely by their interests and feelings. This is her way to cherish her own ego.
Alter–egoism is different from altruism. Altruism is indiscriminate selfless concern for the well-being of others, whereas alter–egoism is very selective: it is directed on alter–egos, i.e. the chosen ones, and thus retains certain qualities of egoism.
Alter–egoism is different from altruism. Altruism is indiscriminate selfless concern for the well-being of others, whereas alter–egoism is very selective: it is directed on alter–egos, i.e. the chosen ones, and thus retains certain qualities of egoism.
by Mike November 03, 2012
by mike March 16, 2004
hey, this nuclear missile broke, but i mac guyver'd it with some scotch tape, a box of crayons and a bag of old fertilizer!
by mike September 16, 2003
Local slang for the "Votran" public transportation system that serves the greater Daytona Beach, FL area.
by Mike March 11, 2005
by Mike November 13, 2004
A place in Texas where a battle took place. Many people of the united states tend to think this battle showed how great americans are, because there were so few of them and they held off the swarthy mexican horde for so long so that they could keep their freedom. What many don't realize is that this battle was fought because the Texan whites wanted to secede from Mexico so that they could keep their slaves. Mexico had just outlawed slavery but the uppity whites of Texas would have nothing of it. Somehow this is hailed as a glorious part of american history when in reality it should serve as a shameful reminder of our racist and supremacist past and present.
by Mike August 25, 2004
Silentese noun, adjective (silent + suffix –ese, like in Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese) – the language of silence; it may include paralingustic signs, gestures, mimicry and facial expressions.
He didn't say anything. – Why, he spoke eloquently, but it was Silentese, the most difficult language to study and understand.
We are working on Silentese-English dictionary. It will include those
concepts for which now we have no words in our dictionaries. We need to translate them into new English words.
We are working on Silentese-English dictionary. It will include those
concepts for which now we have no words in our dictionaries. We need to translate them into new English words.
by Mike December 25, 2003