The opposite of egoism is altruism, which is the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
A synonym of generosity is altruism.
selflessness, philanthropy, charity, kindheartedness, magnanimity.
"Good Samaritanism" or "volunteerism" fit the definition.
The word "altruism" is derived from the French word "autrui," meaning "others". It was coined in the 19th century by French philosopher Auguste Comte to describe the idea of caring for others and placing their interests above one's own.
I'm not sure what you're referring to with "attruism." Did you mean altruism? Altruism is the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
She had lots of altruism on the poor people living in Africa.
She had lots of altruism on the poor people living in Africa.
Altruism develops because human beings have an innate sense of compassion. That leads to acts of altruism that seem to sometimes defy logic.
The adjective form of altruism is "altruistic." It describes someone who shows unselfish concern for the well-being of others.
Otto A Sinkie has written: 'The book of altruism' -- subject(s): Altruism
Altruism is fundamentally good. This action is the concern for another person's welfare. What makes this good?
An example of her altruism was her generous, anonymous, donation to the homeless foundation in her city.
The difference between ideal and reciprocal altruism is in one, the person expects nothing in return. In reciprocal altruism, the person expects something back at some point.
An antonym for altruism would be selfishness, egotism, or exploitive. A less negative antonym would be: "objectivism" as held by Ayn Rand and expounded in her book, "The Fountainhead". Philosophically speaking, the opposite of altruism is objectivism.
The act of donating anonymously to a local charity demonstrates true altruism.
We wouldn't be able to keep the food pantry open without the altruism of the kind people of this city.