Nevermind.....I looked it up.Feeling a little altruistic, I guess...
2007-10-16 14:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by mikeywheels139 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I found 2 definitions:
''1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).''
''2. Animal Behavior. behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, as a warning cry that reveals the location of the caller to a predator.''
2007-10-16 14:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by birdtennis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selflessness. To put others before self. To be willing to give up self needs/wants/desires to help others. Doing something without regard for self but only for the benefit of others. Being altruistic is the epitome of being spiritually awakened.
2007-10-16 21:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Altruism has VARIETY OF MEANING. Philosophically it is instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual, but how such behavior could exist & sustain itself.
Other meanings;- selflessness, Egoism & many more.
2007-10-16 22:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Muthu S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Altruism is an illusion created by the inability of some to notice that serving group interest is often the same as serving self interest.
2007-10-16 22:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Phoenix Quill-
"Often", yes, but not "always".
How can one explain the action of a soldier who falls on a grenade to save his companions?
2007-10-20 14:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Informed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no such thing as altruism. we always give expecting to receive.
2007-10-16 23:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by "GoSANE" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋