2006-12-17 17:04:25 · 13 answers · asked by falzalnz 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Nobody is altruistic. Every time you think you are, look closely and you'll see you're doing it for selfish reasons.
Abraham Lincoln illustrated the philosophical issue in a conversation with another passenger in a horse-drawn coach. After Lincoln argued that selfishness prompts all good deeds, he noticed a sow making a terrible noise. Her piglets had gotten into a pond and were in danger of drowning. Lincoln called the coach to a halt, jumped out, ran back, and lifted the little pigs to safety. Upon his return, his companion remarked, "Now, Abe, where does selfishness come in on this little episode?" "Why, bless your soul, Ed, that was the very essence of selfishness. I should have no peace of mind all day had I gone and left that suffering old sow worrying over those pigs.
2006-12-17 17:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I TOOK A PERSONALITY TEST THAT SAID I WAS AN ALTRUIST, SO I GUESS I AM.
2006-12-18 01:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by It's MIRANDA!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not Really.. Though I Don't even Know What That Means?
2006-12-18 01:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my altruism has specific targets its not aimed at the general welfare of the population
2006-12-18 03:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as far as my possibilities allow me. never brag about it, never use my name, and help people I have never met before and that I know I will never again see in my life.
2006-12-18 01:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I like to think so
2006-12-18 01:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by d☻min☺ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, although I would rather think of myself as kind-hearted.
2006-12-18 01:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a balance in my life...
2006-12-18 01:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by JustLynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm giving you thumbs up. That's all.
2006-12-18 01:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Pelled Babby Schmidt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I try to be.
2006-12-18 01:07:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋