egoism
intermediateB2/ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/ · e-go-ism
The ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
Meanings
The ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
اخلاقی نظریہ جو خود غرضی کو اخلاق کا بنیاد سمجھتا ہے۔
خود پرستی
khud parasti
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Common Collocations
- egoistic behavior
- egoism in philosophy
- egoism and ethics
Example Sentences
Egoism often leads to a lack of empathy for others.
خود پرستی اکثر دوسروں کے لئے ہمدردی کی کمی کا باعث بنتی ہے۔
Khud parasti aksar dosron ke liye hamdardi ki kami ka baais banti hai.
Philosophers debate the merits of egoism as a moral framework.
فلاسفہ اخلاقی بنیادوں کے طور پر خود پرستی کے فوائد پر بحث کرتے ہیں۔
Philosopher ikhlaqi buniyadon ke tor par khud parasti ke faide par behas karte hain.
His egoism made it difficult for him to form meaningful relationships.
اس کی خود پرستی نے اس کے لئے اہم تعلقات قائم کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Us ki khud parasti ne us ke liye ahem taluqaat qaim karna mushkil bana diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Egoism is all about 'I' - think of the word 'ego' which means 'self'.
Imagine a person staring at themselves in a mirror, emphasizing self-focus.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پرستی کی راہ پر چلتے ہو تو سب کا دل دکھتا ہے، سچائی کو چھوڑ کر، اپنی چاہت میں سب کو بھولتا ہے۔
Khud parasti ki raah par chalte ho to sab ka dil dukhata hai, Sachai ko chhod kar, apni chahat mein sab ko bhoolta hai.
When you walk the path of egoism, everyone’s heart aches, You forget everyone in your desire, leaving the truth behind.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ego" — I, self
First known use: 19th century
The term 'egoism' has evolved from the Latin word 'ego', which means 'I' or 'self'. It refers to a focus on one's own interests and welfare.