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Altruism is the practice of placing others before oneself. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and central to many religious traditions. In English, this idea was often described as the Golden rule of ethics. In Buddhism it is considered a fundamental property of human nature.
Altruism can be distinguished from a feeling of loyalty and duty. Altruism focuses on a motivation to help others or a want to do good without reward, while duty focuses on a moral obligation towards a specific individual (e.g., God, a king), a specific organization (e.g. a government), or an abstract concept (e.g., country etc). Some individuals may feel both altruism and duty, while others may not. Pure altrusim is giving without regard to reward or the benefits of recognition.
The concept has a long history in philosophical and ethical thought, and has more recently become a topic for psychologists, sociologists, evolutionary biologists, and ethologists. While ideas about altruism from one field can have an impact on the other fields, the different methods and focuses of these fields lead to different perspectives on altruism.
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@TrishKahle That's so altruistic of you. (I thesaurused for you, because you're worth it.)
HannahoftheMist (Hannah Schwartz) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:57:01 -0000
@TrishKahle That's so altruistic of you. (I thesaurused for you, because you're worth it.)
@ChristianLong Altruistic. I understand. She'll be overjoyed to be pounced on. But, just in case, find way to shield self from The Look.
MissShuganah (Debbie) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:15:20 -0000
@ChristianLong Altruistic. I understand. She'll be overjoyed to be pounced on. But, just in case, find way to shield self from The Look.
there is no such thing as an altruistic celebrity. they're too greedy.
_inspiron_ (Nerdy Person) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:17:39 -0000
there is no such thing as an altruistic celebrity. they're too greedy.
RT @An example of pretension vs. the emerging proactive altruistic social mindset..Who's winning? http://bit.ly/QYVbd
tommolino (Damon Tommolino) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:01:13 -0000
RT @An example of pretension vs. the emerging proactive altruistic social mindset..Who's winning? http://bit.ly/QYVbd
@EdwardNorton - mr. norton is a pretty altruistic guy. impressive.
harperdimmerman (Harper J. Dimmerman) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:11:50 -0000
@EdwardNorton - mr. norton is a pretty altruistic guy. impressive.
@Low_Rise_Mag I will do, unfortunately not all of my student friend are as altruistic as me and struggle to understand not getting paid.
Shelleth (Shelley Mole) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:28:32 -0000
@Low_Rise_Mag I will do, unfortunately not all of my student friend are as altruistic as me and struggle to understand not getting paid.
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