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self-interest N no pl

self-interest

эгои́зм m

to be motivated by self-interest

руководи́мый ли́чным интере́сом

Usage examples with self-interest

to be motivated by self-interest

руководи́мый ли́чным интере́сом

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They were adaptive mechanisms for behavior motivated by self-interest and inner anxieties. en.wikipedia.org

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

The term contrasts with action done out of self-interest. en.wikipedia.org

To those seeking the truth, it's a matter of simple, rational, self-interest to always keep reality in view. en.wikipedia.org

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

Members of this category are low in 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

He attributes this lack to self-interest present in ourselves as well as our institutions. en.wikipedia.org

When someone recognizes a duty, that person theoretically commits themself to its fulfillment without considering their own self-interest. en.wikipedia.org

On the whole, he is inclined to regard self-interest as the best criterion. en.wikipedia.org

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