in one's own self-interest

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• self-interest — n. 1) enlightened self interest 2) in one s own self interest * * * [ˌself ɪntrɪst] enlightenedself interest in one s own self interest …   Combinatory dictionary

• self-interest — self interested, adj. self interestedness, n. /self in teuhr ist, trist, self /, n. 1. regard for one s own interest or advantage, esp. with disregard for others. 2. personal interest or advantage. [1640 50] * * * …   Universalium

• self-interest — self in′terest n. 1) regard for one s own interest or advantage, esp. with disregard for others 2) personal interest or advantage • Etymology: 1640–50 self in′terested, adj. self in′terestedness, n …   From formal English to slang

• self-interest — [self′in′trist, self′in′tər ist] n. 1. one s own interest or advantage 2. an exaggerated regard for this, esp. when at the expense of others …   English World dictionary

• self-interest — noun Date: 1649 1. a concern for one s own advantage and well being < acted out of self interest and fear > 2. one s own interest or advantage < self interest requires that we be generous in foreign aid > • self interested adjective • self… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• self-interest — /sɛlf ˈɪntrəst / (say self intruhst) noun 1. regard for one s own interest or advantage, especially with disregard of others: *those who possess large amounts of property and capital, as well as the power which comes through that ownership tend… …  

• To take one's own course — Take Take, v. t. [imp. {Took} (t[oo^]k); p. p. {Taken} (t[=a]k n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Taking}.] [Icel. taka; akin to Sw. taga, Dan. tage, Goth. t[=e]kan to touch; of uncertain origin.] 1. In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Indirect self-interest — refers to self interest which is broader than the self interest limited to one’s personal situation. For instance, a soldier may fight on behalf of his country; he may be wounded or get killed, but the interest of his own country is at stake, so… …   Wikipedia

• self — /self/, n., pl. selves, adj., pron., pl. selves, v. n. 1. a person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality: one s own self. 2. a person s nature, character, etc.: his better self. 3. personal interest. 4. Philos. a …   Universalium

• self — [self] n. pl. selves [ME < OE, prob. < IE * selo < base * se , refl. pron., orig. separate, apart (> L sibi, se) + * (o)lo , pron. suffix: basic sense “itself, by itself”] 1. the identity, character, or essential qualities of any… …   English World dictionary

• Self-deception — is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument. Theorization It has been theorized that humans are susceptible to self deception because most people have… …   Wikipedia