Or do you feel that, even on a sub concious level, we are looking to benefit from a situation even when not appearing to.
I believe we are capable of being alturistic. Just curious as to what others think...
2006-10-15 18:47:43 · 4 answers · asked by soulgirl76 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. At the most basic level that is really what Buddhism is. Clarifying ones mind to ensure ones mental intent is always pure.
2006-10-15 18:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sane people are incapable of intentionally acting against their own perceived self interest. Even apparent acts of altruism have selfish motives for anyone who is not insane.
2006-10-16 01:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think everyone is capable just few do it because they feel others will take advantage
2006-10-17 22:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by blackrealty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that very few of us truly are:(
2006-10-16 01:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋