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egoistic hedonism

noun

Definition of egoistic hedonism

: the ethical theory that achieving one's own happiness is the proper goal of all conduct

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1874

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egoistic hedonism

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medical Definition of egoistic hedonism

: the ethical theory that the valid aim of right conduct is one's own happiness

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