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- Dictionaryaltruism/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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Principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others
Altruism is the principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans or animals largely independent of that person's opinion of or reaction to 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 (if we persuade ourselves that such a mindset could exist, outs... Wikipedia