• geogle
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    261 year ago

    The American heritage dictionary definition 1: ^ An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth.

    Seems that both fall squarely within the definition of greed.

    • @otp@sh.itjust.works
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      31 year ago

      If the other commenter’s point is that “struggling with generosity” is just another way to say “greed”, then I think that’s overly reductionist

      • Obviously, but not overly unless you’re being intentionally obtuse. Making abstract statements kinda requires reducing them to an common element, theme, or dimension. That’s what abstraction and syllogism are all about.

      • @Resonosity@lemmy.world
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        Friendly reminder that a website like OneLook.com compiles dictionaries and thesauruses from all of the major, reputable sources, including the American Heritage Dictionary and Merriam-Webster.