even the most seemingly altruistic act can give the giver some kickbacks--feel good about yourself, for example? is it possible for someone to be entirely altruistic? Ghandi? Mother Teresa?
2006-10-26 05:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by realwoman422 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't believe so. Even Ghandi and Mother Teresa must have felt good about themselves for what they did - and, in Mother Teresa's case, there was also the "heavenly reward" to consider.
But "pure altruism" is, I'd say, impossible for humans. However, "impure altruism" - doing the right thing for (maybe) the wrong reasons - in addition to the right reasons - is pretty darn good.
2006-10-26 05:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, it extremely is not an exceedingly common ? to reply to b/c it ought to be seen distinctive strategies. a guy or woman might do an act which may be seen 'altruistic', despite the fact that it extremely is nonetheless an act in accordance with a ethical experience. hence the moral experience could be appeased via that act. So an appeased ethical experience ought to be seen an 'ulterior reason'. If a sociopath did something that seems 'altruistic'--then it would be altruistic. for sure, which will not at all happen 'cuz sociopaths have no empathy. maximum persons do issues 'altruistic' b/c they get something out of it. interior the case of actors & politicians, notoriety. interior the case of maximum persons, a tax write-off. mom Teresa did some issues seen 'altruistic'. yet back, she became appeasing her ethical experience. No tax write-offs for her!
2016-11-25 21:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time an individual sets them self aside to help another without concern for them self, this is an act with a purely altruistic motive. Even if something good comes to you from what you have done, if you enter into an action with only concern for someone or something beyond the scope of your own personal self, that is altruistic. What ever comes from it, that is the universe finding balance aka karma.
2006-10-26 06:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Zanahade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think even Ghandi and Mother Teresa felt good about what they were doing.
So my answer is no, there is always some sort of kickback to your self.
2006-10-26 05:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Ghandi.
2006-10-26 05:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by johnkamfailee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True altruism is foreign to any animal, including man. He does it for some reason. Altruism is another one one of those absolutes that can never be attained.
2006-10-26 12:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An atheist laying down his life for a complete stranger.
2006-10-26 05:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by ULTIMATEMEANING 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about sacrificing your life for a kid?
2006-10-26 05:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋