For articles with similar names and topics, see Individual (disambiguation). Individualism is a term used to describe a moral, political, or social outlook that stresses human independence and the importance of individual self-reliance and liberty....

Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC), founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on...

Hedonism is the philosophy that pleasure is the most important pursuit. The name derives from the Greek word for "delight" (ἡδονισμός hēdonismos from ἡδονή hēdonē "pleasure" + suffix ισμός ismos...

Ethical egoism

Objectivist ethics

Psychological egoism

Individualism summary and related information.

Enlightened self-interest

Selfishness denotes the precedence given in thought or deed to the self, i.e., self interest or self concern. It is the act of placing one's own needs or desires above the needs or desires of others. Selfishness is the opposite of altruism. The...

Egoism may refer to any of the following: psychological egoism, the doctrine that holds that individuals are always motivated by self-interest ethical egoism, the doctrine that holds that individuals ought to do what is in their self-interest rational...

Indirect self-interest