egoism 

The philosophy believing that all good and productive effort begins with the individual. The egoist, or one who follows egoism, seeks to better himself and views others a mutual partners and possible traders. Egoism is not synonimous with hedonism.

I earned the money. So its mine. But if you want it, then I'll give you two dollars for that good looking hamburger.

egoism by TAPQOE June 6, 2004

egoism 

Psychological (descriptive):
the claim that each person is only interested in their own welfare
Ethical/rational (normative):
the belief that an ethical/rational decision is one that is in ones own self interest

if you believe in egoism, everyone is an egoist
that guys such a dick, i bet he believes in egoism

egoism by MiSTER PiBB January 2, 2010

egoism 

A state of mind where one thinks more about oneself than the others. Egoism is the opposite of altruism.

All the burgers are mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. All twentyeight of them. And you get nada, because you're a bunch of suckers and I won't give you.
Mine. Mine.
<smock> <smock>
<blam> <smack>
Hey! give my burgers back.

egoism by The boy that picked flowers and made people sing November 25, 2003

Egoism 

A political ideology that states that the only important thing should be yourself, and all actions should be done out of self-interest and selfishness. For dickheads who don't even wanna conform in an anarchist society. One of the main beliefs of egoism is the concept of 'ghosts in the mind', more commonly called 'spooks'. These refer to societal constructs that influence how somebody should *really* be acting. Don't bother calling out their ego, they take it as a good thing.

Person 1: Oh Daniel? Daniel believes in Egoism.
Person 2: Explains why they fucking left me and Josh to pay for dinner the other night.

Egoism by The Pasta Man October 1, 2020

Egoism 

an anarchist school of thought often called "Anarcho Individualism", "Anarcho Egoism" but usually just shortened to "Egoism"
The idea was originally proposed by the German philosopher Max Stirner in his book "The Ego and Its own" or also known as "The Unique and its Property"

it says ideas like The State, Religion, God(s), Laws, Capitalism, Morality, The Market and Societal Obligation are "spooks" or ideas that suppress the individual sense of self (aka the "ego") while not actually being real just illusions created by our masters to suppress us (aka "ghost of the mind" as Stirner would put it)
One of its main idea is that the ego (your sense of self) should strive to do things that make you happy and give you fulfillment rather than being restricted by society

It is just "Do whatever you want I don't care"

Person 1: I believe in Egoism, I should be able to do what I find personally fulfilling rather than be ordered around by spooks like The State or society

Person 2: Sir this is a Wendy's

Egoism by Anarchist Theorist July 11, 2025

alter–egoism 

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 by Mike November 3, 2012

egoist 

Someone who realizes that acting in their own rational self-interest is more important than living up to other people's expectations or trying to please society; someone who is proud of their own accomplishments and knows that his life has great value.

Some people say that Stan is an asshole, but he's really just an egoist and is perfectly reasonable and friendly.

egoist by Okzoz June 1, 2011