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Concern for self above that of others
Selfishness is being concerned excessively or exclusively for oneself or one's own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others. Selfishness
Selfishness
1976 book by Richard Dawkins
are endowed with properties only sentient beings can possess, such as selfishness, while sentient beings are stripped of these properties and called machines
The_Selfish_Gene
1964 book by Ayn Rand
respect for The Virtue of Selfishness, a collection of essays ... I don't think there's any need to have essays advocating selfishness among human beings. I
The_Virtue_of_Selfishness
Topics referred to by the same term
Selfish gene may refer to: Selfish gene theory, the gene-centered view of evolution The Selfish Gene, a book by Richard Dawkins discussing the selfish
Selfish_gene
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up selfish or self-serving in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Selfishness refers to taking interest in oneself. Selfish may also refer to: Selfish (rapper)
Selfish_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
The Selfish Giant can refer to: One of the five stories in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888) by Oscar Wilde. The Selfish Giant (1971
The_Selfish_Giant
Principle that an action is rational if it maximizes one's self-interest
Rational egoism (also called rational selfishness) is the principle that an action is rational if and only if it maximizes one's self-interest. As such
Rational_egoism
Ethical philosophy
argued that when most or all persons act according to their own myopic selfishness, the group suffers loss as a result of conflict, decreased efficiency
Enlightened_self-interest
Rock band from Toronto
Selfish Things are a Canadian alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario. They formed in 2016 and on 20 September 2019 released their first full length
Selfish_Things
2010 studio album by Pierce the Veil
Selfish Machines is the second studio album by American rock band Pierce the Veil, released by Equal Vision Records on June 22, 2010. Produced by Vic
Selfish_Machines
American satirical superhero series
they are actually corrupt celebrities who abuse their powers out of selfishness for personal gain, which serves as a deconstruction of the superhero
The_Boys_(TV_series)
Genetic segments that can enhance their own transmission at the expense of other genes
Selfish genetic elements (historically also referred to as selfish genes, ultra-selfish genes, selfish DNA, parasitic DNA and genomic outlaws) are genetic
Selfish_genetic_element
American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)
athleticism for added strength in the post. Despite media criticism by some as a selfish player early in his career, Jordan was willing to defer to his teammates
Michael_Jordan
1982 book by Ayn Rand
Philosophy: Who Needs It is a collection of essays by the philosopher Ayn Rand, published posthumously in 1982. It was the last book on which Rand worked
Philosophy:_Who_Needs_It
Excessive preoccupation with oneself
love him back, he slowly pines away and dies. The concept of excessive selfishness has been recognized throughout history. In ancient Greece, the concept
Narcissism
2026 video game
on the road trip but are taking Jenny along instead, since Stacey had selfishly abandoned them for her New York City trip without any notice. They get
Mixtape_(video_game)
Aspect of natural behavior
The selfish herd theory states that individuals within a population attempt to reduce their predation risk by putting other conspecifics between themselves
Selfish_herd_theory
American fantasy drama TV series (2011–2019)
the well-being of the common people and are guided in their decisions by selfish reasons. Few possible exceptions include Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow and
Game_of_Thrones
1992 studio album by The Fall
Code: Selfish is a 1992 LP by British rock band The Fall. Their 14th full-length studio album, it entered the UK chart at number 21, although it spent
Code:_Selfish
1847 novel by Emily Brontë
dies when he is twelve. Physically, he resembles his mother, but in selfishness and capacity for cruelty he initially resembles Heathcliff. But he also
Wuthering_Heights
American actor (born 1992)
you as a person ... It's one of those things that encouraged a kind of selfishness directly opposed to the very fundamental idea of motherhood." Sprouse
Cole_Sprouse
Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe
"The physical constants as biosignature: An anthropic retrodiction of the selfish biocosm hypothesis", International journal of astrobiology. Carter, B.;
Anthropic_principle
American television series
changes in a positive way because of raising the Child, becoming less selfish and self-absorbed. He risked his life and drastically changed his career
The_Mandalorian
Book by Kim Kardashian
Selfish is a coffee table book written by television personality Kim Kardashian. It was released on May 5, 2015, by the Universe imprint of the art bookseller
Selfish_(book)
American rapper (born 1987)
Claudia Alexandra Madriz Meza (born June 24, 1987), known professionally as Snow tha Product, is a Mexican-American rapper and singer. Her debut studio
Snow_Tha_Product
American journalist (born 1949)
Institute's Objectivist Academic Center. He is the author of In Defense of Selfishness: Why the Code of Self-Sacrifice Is Unjust and Destructive; The Foreign
Peter_Schwartz_(writer)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
on the left describe her as divisive and say she condoned greed and selfishness. Leading Welsh politician Rhodri Morgan, among others, characterised
Margaret_Thatcher
1888 collection of fairytales by Oscar Wilde
read in schools: "The Happy Prince," "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Selfish Giant," "The Devoted Friend," and "The Remarkable Rocket." The short stories
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Tales
President of the United States from 1901 to 1909
calling for vigorous government intervention to protect the people from selfish interests: To destroy this invisible Government, to dissolve the unholy
Theodore_Roosevelt
British evolutionary biologist and author (born 1941)
Dawkins has written a number of popular books explicating evolution. In The Selfish Gene (1976), he espoused the gene-centred view of evolution and coined
Richard_Dawkins
Australian mountain climber and author
referred to as "the search for a truly superior moral justification for selfishness." In 1995, an Australian Broadcasting Corporation Four Corners program
Tim_Macartney-Snape
2007 single by Travis
"Selfish Jean" is a song by Scottish alternative rock band Travis, released as the second single from their fifth studio album, The Boy with No Name on
Selfish_Jean
American actress (born 1982)
wedding. Portraying a character she described as "narcissistic—downright selfish", Hathaway garnered critical acclaim for her performance. Peter Travers
Anne_Hathaway
Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
his career by manager Alex Ferguson, teammates and the media for being a selfish or overly flamboyant player. Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian opined that
Cristiano_Ronaldo
Theory of the "selfish gene"
evolution is a model for the evolution of social characteristics such as selfishness and altruism, with gene defined as "not just one single physical bit
Gene-centered view of evolution
Gene-centered_view_of_evolution
2024 single by Justin Timberlake
"Selfish" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. Released on January 25, 2024, it is his first solo single release in almost six years
Selfish (Justin Timberlake song)
Selfish_(Justin_Timberlake_song)
Logical fallacy
Virtue of Selfishness. New York: Signet. pp. viii–ix. ISBN 0-451-16393-1. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) "Definition of SELFISHNESS". www
Package-deal_fallacy
German philosopher (1844–1900)
piety, restraint, meekness, and submission; while evil is worldly, cruel, selfish, wealthy, and aggressive. Nietzsche saw slave morality as pessimistic and
Friedrich_Nietzsche
American comedian, writer and television host (born 1964)
relationship to the president forever." Adding that, "the depth of his selfish evil musn't be forgotten. Because while he's not the only one, he's the
Stephen_Colbert
Founder of Buddhism
that comes with a life dictated by automatic responses and habituated selfishness, and the unsatifacories of expecting enduring happiness from things which
The_Buddha
Polish footballer (born 1988)
having been criticised by pundits earlier in his career for his perceived selfishness. Lewandowski is an accurate penalty taker and has repeatedly shown coolness
Robert_Lewandowski
Argentine revolutionary (1928–1967)
citizens. In his view, Cuba's "new man" would overcome the "egotism" and "selfishness" that he loathed and characterised individuals in capitalist societies
Che_Guevara
Trait that determines an organism's sexually reproductive function
Approach. W.H. Freeman. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-4292-3252-4. Dawkins R (2016). The Selfish Gene. Oxford University Press. pp. 183–184. ISBN 978-0-19-878860-7. However
Biological_sex
American basketball player (1978–2020)
shots drew criticism. Throughout his career, Bryant was disparaged as a selfish, high-volume shooter; he missed more shots than any other player (LeBron
Kobe_Bryant
American actor (1907–1979)
were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves. In the same Playboy interview, he also
John_Wayne
2013 film by Clio Barnard
The Selfish Giant is a 2013 British coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Clio Barnard. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's short story of the same name
The_Selfish_Giant_(2013_film)
Northern Irish golfer (born 1989)
Mickelson's comments about 'dead in the water' Saudi Golf League 'naïve, selfish, egotistical, ignorant'". USA Today. Archived from the original on 11 April
Rory_McIlroy
2004 single by Slum Village featuring Kanye West and John Legend
"Selfish" is a song by American hip-hop group Slum Village, released on March 16, 2004, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Detroit Deli
Selfish_(Slum_Village_song)
Strong, positive emotional/mental states
good of another"—and its vice representing a moral flaw akin to vanity, selfishness, amour-propre, and egotism.[citation needed] It may also describe compassionate
Love
2011 song by Britney Spears
"Selfish" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from the deluxe edition of her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale (2011). It was written by Ester
Selfish_(Britney_Spears_song)
Figure of speech referring to a superficial means of appeasement
or entertainment (circuses). Juvenal originally used it to decry the "selfishness" of common people and their neglect of wider concerns. The phrase implies
Bread_and_circuses
Musical artist
(born January 30, 1996), better known by his stage name Selfish (often stylized as SELFISH.), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and engineer
Selfish_(rapper)
Topics referred to by the same term
Selfish Love may refer to: Selfish Love (manga), 2004 "Selfish Love" (Jessie Ware song), 2017 "Selfish Love" (DJ Snake and Selena Gomez song), 2021 "Selfish
Selfish_Love
2022 single by Billy Howerdel
"Selfish Hearts" is a song by American rock musician Billy Howerdel. It was a single off of his solo studio album What Normal Was. "Selfish Hearts" is
Selfish_Hearts
that he could not win her over. Artie begins to acknowledge that his selfishness is to blame. In "The Ziff Who Came to Dinner" (2004), the Simpsons discover
List of recurring The Simpsons characters
List_of_recurring_The_Simpsons_characters
Website providing torrent files and magnet links
the Internet and comments that "a person who does not share is not only selfish, but bitter and alone". Internet portal Freedom of speech portal Comparison
The_Pirate_Bay
Evil character or person
justice and the greater good, a villain is often defined by their acts of selfishness, evilness, arrogance, cruelty, and cunning, displaying immoral behavior
Villain
British rock band
O'Keefe – all formerly of Rise to Remain. They have released one album, Selfish Age, and are signed to Better Noise. Their lead single, "Aftermath", has
As_Lions
2004 video by Koda Kumi
Girls: Selfish (stylized as girls ~Selfish~) is the second music video DVD from Japanese artist Koda Kumi and her first DVD single. It was released on
Girls:_Selfish
Philosophical dichotomy
free from selfish desires and achieves a state of well-being: "The good is the main link between selfishness thriving and dying. Selfishness, which in
Good_and_evil
Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda
label "pirate", which includes morally bankrupt individuals motivated by selfish gains, but also any individuals who do not submit to the World Government's
One_Piece
Canadian businessman and author (born 1954)
would be difficult for him to beat Trudeau in 2019, and it would thus be "selfish" of him to continue. On dropping out, he endorsed Bernier, another frontrunner
Kevin_O'Leary
American author and activist (1880–1968)
it was traceable to wrong industrial conditions, often caused by the selfishness and greed of employers. And the social evil contributed its share. I
Helen_Keller
American actress, singer and model (born 1982)
"Create Change on Instagram: "Hi friends! If you missed our 10/18/2020 #SelfishSunday chat with Create Change CCO, Chyler @chy_leigh , you can watch the
Chyler_Leigh
American actor (1924–2004)
the moon if he believed he could get away with it. He was an ambitious, selfish man who exploited the people who attended the Actors Studio and tried to
Marlon_Brando
Musical artist
released her debut single "Selfish" in 2008 by revealing her face only after the music video premiered on BET's 106 & Park. "Selfish" became a modest hit in
Asia_Cruise
Association football club in England
"inexplicable", while Manchester United manager José Mourinho blamed it on "selfish players". Rumours began emerging some days later that players had been
Leicester_City_F.C.
Cast of American crime drama TV series
claiming he was tired of her constant grief. Rosalie, angered by his selfishness, ordered him out of her home. Rosalie continues to appear throughout
List of The Sopranos characters
List_of_The_Sopranos_characters
Japanese nation state from 1868 to 1947
felt resentment toward elites and party politicians whom they viewed as selfish and un-Japanese. A large portion of the Japanese army's lower-ranking officers
Empire_of_Japan
American soul singer (born 1946)
Syl Johnson's band. In 1964, she signed with Chess Records and released "Selfish One", which reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number 4 on
Jackie_Ross
Magic used for evil and selfish purposes
traditionally refers to the use of magic or supernatural powers for evil and selfish purposes. The links and interaction between black magic and religion are
Black_magic
American politician and diplomat (born 1943)
that the people of Massachusetts "emphatically reject the politics of selfishness and the notion that women must be treated as second-class citizens".
John_Kerry
Attributing events to improbable causes
and criminality. The postulated conspirators are not merely people with selfish agendas or differing values. Rather, conspiracy theories postulate a black-and-white
Conspiracy_theory
Topics referred to by the same term
Selfish Girl may refer to: "Selfish Girl", a song by Charli XCX from Crash (Deluxe) (2022) "Selfish Girl", a song by Rihanna from A Girl like Me (2006)
Selfish_Girl
Sex position
is sometimes associated with men who are dominating and uncreative and selfish about sex. According to Gina Ogden, "the cultural missionary position—man
Missionary_position
English actor, comedian, and writer (born 1955)
inspiration. Atkinson states, "The essence of Mr Bean is that he's entirely selfish and self-centred and doesn't actually acknowledge the outside world. He's
Rowan_Atkinson
Philosophical system developed by Ayn Rand
reality. Rand repudiated the equation of rational selfishness with hedonistic or whim-worshiping "selfishness-without-a-self". She said that the former is
Objectivism
for Gene. Don and Betty share a dislike of William and Judy for their selfishness and inability to control their unruly children. In the series finale
List_of_Mad_Men_characters
King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727
.. I, for one, would have been on his side in those days. Cynical and selfish, as he was, he was better than a king out of St. Germains [James, the Stuart
George_I_of_Great_Britain
Earth's highest mountain
They are climbing because they have paid someone $65,000. It is very selfish. It endangers the lives of others." One example of this is Shriya Shah-Klorfine
Mount_Everest
Political book by Tucker Carlson
Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution is a nonfiction political book by television host Tucker Carlson
Ship_of_Fools_(Carlson_book)
Idiomatic phrase in English
an idiomatic phrase in English meaning to blame or abandon a person for selfish reasons. It is typically used to describe a disavowal of a previously amicable
Throw_under_the_bus
2013 song by Damon Albarn, featuring Natasha Khan
"The Selfish Giant" is a song recorded by English recording artist and songwriter and Blur frontman & Gorillaz creator, Damon Albarn, from his debut solo
The_Selfish_Giant_(song)
2nd episode of the 7th season of House
"Selfish" is the second episode of the seventh season of the American medical drama House. It aired on Fox on September 27, 2010. House (Hugh Laurie)
Selfish_(House)
Swedish actress (born 1983)
filtering this Woodstock, hippie-esque sexual creature, which was great. Selfishly, I love being barefoot and wearing comfy clothes. Gunning, Cathal (2 January
Rebecca_Ferguson
South Korean singer and actress (born 1995)
announced that YooA was preparing new music. She released the four-track EP Selfish on November 14, with a lead single of the same name. On March 14, 2024
YooA
Cultural item spread via the Internet
meme was originally introduced by Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene to describe a conceptual unit of cultural transmission, analogous
Internet_meme
1943 novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
and that the author's novella "doesn't merely express his contempt for selfishness and materialism [but] shows how life should be lived." The book enjoyed
The_Little_Prince
1988 studio album by Boredoms
Osorezan no Stooges Kyo is an album by Boredoms, released in 1988 on Selfish Records. The title translates to "The Stooges' Craze on Mount Osore". Trouser
Osorezan_no_Stooges_Kyo
General dislike of humanity
decisions are often seen as the foundational factor. They include cruelty, selfishness, injustice, greed, and indifference to the suffering of others. They
Misanthropy
American filmmaker (1946–2025)
via Twitter. Carrol, Rory (June 25, 2018). "David Lynch: 'You gotta be selfish. It's a terrible thing'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on June
David_Lynch
American anthropologist
America | Berghahn Books". www.berghahnbooks.com. Retrieved 2026-03-03. "Selfishness and Selflessness: New Approaches to Understanding Morality | Berghahn
Linda_L._Layne
American rock band
2007. The band released their second full-length studio album, titled Selfish Machines in 2010. Their third album, Collide with the Sky, was released
Pierce_the_Veil
2021 single by DJ Snake and Selena Gomez
"Selfish Love" is a song recorded by DJ Snake and Selena Gomez. It was released through Interscope Records on March 4, 2021, as the third and final single
Selfish Love (DJ Snake and Selena Gomez song)
Selfish_Love_(DJ_Snake_and_Selena_Gomez_song)
The AFI defines a Villain as "a character(s) whose wickedness of mind, selfishness of character and will to power are sometimes masked by beauty and nobility
AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains
AFI's_100_Years...100_Heroes_&_Villains
American media personality and proprietor (born 1954)
much. So I'd end up with these cruel self-absorbed guys who'd tell me how selfish I was, and I'd say 'Oh thank you, you're so right' and be grateful to them
Oprah_Winfrey
1988 film directed by Barry Levinson
written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. It tells the story of abrasive and selfish wheeler-dealer Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise), who discovers that his estranged
Rain_Man
2017 single by Future featuring Rihanna
"Selfish" is a song by American Musician Future for his sixth studio album, Hndrxx (2017), featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna, the song was released as
Selfish_(Future_song)
American actress and singer (born 1987)
"Thrilled to Death" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Ashlee Walker Episode: "Selfish" Gossip Girl Olivia Burke Recurring role (season 3); 6 episodes 2010 Beauty
Hilary_Duff
American actress (born 1970)
acclaimed, with a BBC critic commenting, "[Connelly] convinces totally as a selfish, desperate and lonely woman who confesses to her brother, 'I just feel
Jennifer_Connelly
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No Selfishness
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Tidy
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Love for Lord of Mind
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English : topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, Middle English vale (Old French val, from Latin vallis). The surname is now also common in Ireland, where it has been Gaelicized as de Bhál.Galician and Aragonese : topographic name from val ‘valley’, or habitational name from any of the places named with this word.
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Tamil
Rising, Shining
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English
Variant spelling of English Isaiah, ISIAH means "God is salvation."
Male
Iranian/Persian
(بهروز) Persian name BEHRUZ means "fortunate; good day."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Light, Lustrous, Power
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Greek
Christ bearer.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil, Traditional
King of Kings; Emperor; King of the Earth
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Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Long Kite
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n.
Concentration of one's interests on one's self; self-love; selfishness.
v. t.
To disincline; to render averse or unfavorable; as, a love of pleasure indisposes the mind to severe study; the pride and selfishness of men indispose them to religious duties.
n.
An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self-interest; selfishness.
n.
The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self-preference which leads a person to direct his purposes to the advancement of his own interest, power, or happiness, without regarding those of others.
n.
The state of being contracted; narrowness; meanness; selfishness.
n.
Self-love; selfishness.
n.
Excessive love and thought of self; the habit of regarding one's self as the center of every interest; selfishness; -- opposed to altruism.
v. t.
to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations;
n.
Hence, personal interest, or love of private interest; selfishness; as, self is his whole aim.
n.
The act or habit of seeking one's own interest or happiness; selfishness.
n.
Hoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.
n.
Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness.
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Selfishness; egoism.
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The state or quality of being interested; selfishness.
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Selfishness.