enlightened self-interest

noun

The concept that a person who acts to help others will ultimately serve his/her own self-interest.

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Meanings

nounenlightened self-interest (uncountable)
  1. uncountableethicsThe concept that a person who acts to help others will ultimately serve his/her own self-interest.
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