Impacts of Selfishness: A Primer

Authors

  • Matthew N. O. Sadiku Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX USA
  • Uwakwe C. Chukwu Department of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, USA
  • Janet O. Sadiku Juliana King University, Houston , TX, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v4i10.2474

Keywords:

selfishness, impacts of selfishness, relationships

Abstract

Selfishness refers to the act of being self-centered, prioritizing one's own interests and desires above those of others. The concept of selfishness has captured the attention of philosophers, theologians, and social scientists. All humans are selfish. We naturally act in ways that benefit us. Selfishness have negative impacts on the society, home/family, workplace, and relationship. In this paper, we will examine the impacts of selfishness in diverse areas of our life.

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Published

2023-10-11

How to Cite

Sadiku, M. N. O., Chukwu, U. C., & Sadiku, J. O. (2023). Impacts of Selfishness: A Primer. American Journal of Social and Humanitarian Research, 4(10), 37–42. https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v4i10.2474

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