1.A member of one of several international organizations such as the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, devoted to the study of ancient mystical, philosophical, and religious doctrines and concerned with the application of these doctrines to modern life. ...
[1125–75; variant of Middle English altogeder. See all, together] usage: The forms altogether and all together, though often indistinguishable in speech, are distinct in meaning. The adverb altogether means “wholly, entirely, completely”: an altogether confused report. The phrase all together...
The stimuli, if positive, increases the willingness to earn more in the next encounter (meaning: “I got more than I expected so I should expect to receive more”), and vice versa, affecting future expectations. This effect is moderated by a learning rate l ∈ [0, 1] that balances...
altruismbureaucracyegoismethicsthird sectorEgoism is a pervasive trait in modern market societies that encourages people to focus upon their own self-interest above all else. Third-sector organizations, by contrast, are frequently termed “altruistic.” This essay elucidates the meaning of “altruism” ...
Their instinct to nurture goes beyond mere obligation, stemming from a profound place of altruism and compassion. They are the unsung heroes whose influence may not always be at the forefront of action but is felt deeply by those who rely on their steadfast presence....
altruism, n. 1. self-interest masquerading as selflessness. 2. Every major horror of history was committed in the name of an altruistic motive. Has any act of selfishness ever equalled the carnage perpetrated by disciples of altruism. [Ayn Rand]...
More precisely, an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable to everyone except the agent.The term "altruism" (initially derived from the Latin "alter" meaning "other") was coined by Auguste Comte, the French founder of Positivism, in order...
Yes, having (or living) an authentic purpose at work can be an important “driver” of the experience of meaning in work – but it´s by far not the only aspect that´s important (when looking at extant research). For that reason, I´ve created this infographic. Feel free to cop...
The science of morality studies the origin and function of “human morality” meaning our moral sense and past and present cultural moral norms. These studies are about what moral behavior ‘is’. This essay describes how science’s emerging understanding of our moral sense and cultural moral nor...
intensifier,intensive- a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies; "`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier"; "`honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University...