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(philosophy) The doctrine that it is rational to act in one's own self-interest. / (philosophy) A theory espoused by Ayn Rand, combining this doctrine with ethical egoism.

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rational egoism

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(philosophy) The doctrine that it is rational to act in one's own self-interest. / (philosophy) A theory espoused by Ayn Rand, combining this doctrine with ethical egoism.

Japanese Meaning

自分自身の利益を追求することが合理的であるという考え方（哲学的立場）。 / アイン・ランドによって提唱された、合理性と倫理的エゴイズムを組み合わせた理論。