November 02, 2007

distinction

egoist
  1. A self-centered or selfish person.
  2. An adherent of the metaphysical principle of the ego, or self; a solipsist.
egotist
  1. A conceited, boastful person.
  2. A selfish, self-centered person.
It appears that an egotist may be an egoist, but not necessarily the other way around.

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