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    altruism
    /ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others: "some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AltruismAltruism - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Altruism is the principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans or animals above oneself. While objects of altruistic concern vary, it is an important moral value in many cultures and religions. It may be considered a synonym of selflessness, the opposite of selfishness. [1]

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  4. www.betterhelp.com › advice › behaviorWhat Is Altruistic Behavior? | BetterHelp

    Jul 16, 2024 · Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines altruism as the "unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others." The concept of altruistic behavior often refers to acting in a way that benefits another person, even if it does not benefit you or could even harm you.

  5. www.betterhelp.com › advice › psychologistsAltruism In Psychology: Definition And Guiding Lessons

    Jul 16, 2024 · Helping others when it doesn't benefit you or causes a detriment to you in some way is defined as an act of altruism. Generosity, kindness, volunteering, compassion, and philanthropy can all be viewed as types of altruism.

  6. greatergood.berkeley.edu › topic › altruismAltruism | Greater Good

    Jul 1, 2024 · Altruism is when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Effective_altruismEffective altruism - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Effective altruism (EA) is a 21st-century philosophical and social movement that advocates "using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis".

  8. karyawan.sg › altruism-in-singaporeAltruism in Singapore – The Karyawan

    23 hours ago · Altruism is defined as the act of helping others without regard for one’s self. However, altruism may mask what truly motivates a person. This raises the question of whether humans are capable of genuine altruism or whether all humans engaging in altruism are driven ultimately by self-interest.

  9. bigthink.com › high-culture › effective-altruism-moral-ambitionEffective altruism is stumbling. Can "moral ambition" replace it?

    Jul 8, 2024 · - Big Think. High Culture — July 8, 2024. Effective altruism is stumbling. Can “moral ambition” replace it? In “Moral Ambition,” Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that all would benefit from...