Definition of egoistic hedonism
: the ethical theory that achieving one's own happiness is the proper goal of all conduct
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“Egoistic hedonism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egoistic%20hedonism. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of egoistic hedonism was in 1874
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