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Selfishness denotes the precedence given in thought or deed to the self, i. e. , self interest or self concern. It is the act of placing one's own needs or desires above the needs or desires of others. A human need can be defined either psychologically or objectively Selfishness is the opposite of altruism. Altruism is selfless concern for the welfare of others It is a traditional Virtue in many cultures and central to many religious traditions

The implications of selfishness have inspired divergent views within religious, philosophical, psychological, economic and evolutionary contexts.

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selfishness

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  1. the quality of being selfish, the condition of habitually putting one's own interests before those of others
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