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self-interest N

self-interest

self-interest

利己心 lìjǐxīn

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He strikes a deal with the revolutionary army and does so mainly in his own self-interest and for protection. en.wikipedia.org

Theorists say self-interest is not necessarily a bad thing and that it can actually enhance relationships. en.wikipedia.org

The twin related principles of reason and of free will are key in allowing an individual to determine their self-interest. en.wikipedia.org

He continues by explaining that only in capitalist countries, where individuals can pursue their own self-interest, people have been able to escape from grinding poverty. en.wikipedia.org

Such self-interest has long been regarded as the best guarantee of economic efficiency. en.wikipedia.org

To him, the meaning of individual self-interest is a combination of economic and psychological needs. en.wikipedia.org

A central theme of the book is the desirable consequences of each person pursuing self-interest in the marketplace. en.wikipedia.org

Its self-interest, he argues, does not distinguish it from other political traditions. en.wikipedia.org

Bongo had no ideology beyond self-interest, but there was no opposition with an ideology either. en.wikipedia.org

Are people motivated by what is best for their own self-interest, for the good of society or perhaps somewhere in between? en.wikipedia.org

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