Altruism
Altruism
Altruism (/ˈæltruːɪzəm/; from French altruisme, derived from Italian altrui "of others", and Latin alteri "other people") is the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures and a core aspect of various religious traditions and secular worldviews, though the concept of "others" toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions.
Definition
Altruism in biological observations in field populations of the day organisms is an individual performing an action which is at a cost to themselves (e.g., pleasure and quality of life, time, probability of survival or reproduction), but benefits, either directly or indirectly, another third-party individual, without the expectation of reciprocity or compensation for that action.
Etymology
The term Altruism was coined by the French philosopher Auguste Comte in French, as altruisme, for an antonym of egoism. He derived it from the Italian altrui, which in turn was derived from Latin alteri, meaning "other people" or "somebody else".
Related Terms
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Compassion: Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
- Selflessness: Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish.
- Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Altruism
- Wikipedia's article - Altruism
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