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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

French altruisme, from autrui other people, from Old French, oblique case form of autre other, from [[Latin]] alter

French altruisme, from autrui other people, from Old French, oblique case form of autre other, from [[Latin]] alter

*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1853]

*Date: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1853]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

*1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

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==Description==

==Description==

Altruism can be distinguished from [[feelings]] of [[loyalty]] and [[duty]]. Altruism [[focus]]es on a [[motivation]] to help others or a want to do [[good]] without reward, while duty focuses on a moral [[obligation]] towards a specific [[individual]] (for example, God, a king), a specific organization (for example, a [[government]]), or an abstract [[concept]] (for example, patriotism etc). Some individuals may feel both altruism and duty, while others may not. [[Pure]] altruism is giving without regard to reward or the benefits of recognition and need.

Altruism can be distinguished from [[feelings]] of [[loyalty]] and [[duty]]. Altruism [[focus]]es on a [[motivation]] to help others or a want to do [[good]] without reward, while duty focuses on a moral [[obligation]] towards a specific [[individual]] (for example, God, a king), a specific organization (for example, a [[government]]), or an abstract [[concept]] (for example, patriotism etc). Some individuals may feel both altruism and duty, while others may not. [[Pure]] altruism is giving without regard to reward or the benefits of recognition and need.

The term "altruism" may also refer to an [[ethical]] doctrine that claims that individuals are morally obliged to benefit others. The [[concept]] has a long [[history]] in philosophical and ethical [[thought]], and has more recently become a topic for [[psychologists]] (especially evolutionary psychology [[research]]ers), sociologists, evolutionary biologists, and ethologists. While [[ideas]] about altruism from one field can have an [[Influence|impact]] on the other fields, the [[different]] [[methods]] and focuses of these fields lead to different [[perspectives]] on altruism.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altruism]

The term "altruism" may also refer to an [[ethical]] doctrine that claims that individuals are morally obliged to benefit others. The [[concept]] has a long [[history]] in philosophical and ethical [[thought]], and has more recently become a topic for [[psychologists]] (especially evolutionary psychology [[research]]ers), sociologists, evolutionary biologists, and ethologists. While [[ideas]] about altruism from one field can have an [[Influence|impact]] on the other fields, the [[different]] [[methods]] and focuses of these fields lead to different [[perspectives]] on altruism.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altruism]

==Quote==

==Quote==

Is ''unselfishness''—the spirit of self-forgetfulness—desirable? Then must [[mortal]] man live face to face with the incessant clamoring of an inescapable [[self]] for [[recognition]] and [[honor]]. Man could not dynamically [[choose]] the [[divine]] life if there were no self-life to [[forsake]]. Man could never lay saving hold on [[righteousness]] if there were no [[potential]] [[evil]] to exalt and differentiate the [[good]] by [[contrast]]. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=3:5_The_Father%27s_Supreme_Rule]

Is ''unselfishness''—the spirit of self-forgetfulness—desirable? Then must [[mortal]] man live face to face with the incessant clamoring of an inescapable [[self]] for [[recognition]] and [[honor]]. Man could not dynamically [[choose]] the [[divine]] life if there were no self-life to [[forsake]]. Man could never lay saving hold on [[righteousness]] if there were no [[potential]] [[evil]] to exalt and differentiate the [[good]] by [[contrast]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=3:5_The_Father%27s_Supreme_Rule]

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