Definitions for altruism
ˈæl truˌɪz əmal·tru·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. altruism, selflessnessnoun

   the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. altruismnoun

   Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; – opposed to egoism or selfishness.

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1. altruism

   Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others. It involves performing actions or displaying behavior that is aimed at benefiting another person or group, often at a cost or risk for oneself without expecting anything in return. This can include simple acts of kindness like helping someone cross the street, to more significant gestures like donating a kidney to a stranger. Altruistic behavior is often motivated by a desire to improve the welfare of another rather than the expectation of some benefit or reward.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Altruismnoun

   regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness

2. Etymology: [F. altruisme (a word of Comte's), It. altrui of or to others, fr. L. alter another.]

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1. Altruism

   Altruism or selflessness 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, though the concept of "others" toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism or selflessness is the opposite of selfishness. Altruism can be distinguished from feelings of duty and loyalty. Altruism is a motivation to provide something of value to a party who must be anyone but one's self, while duty focuses on a moral obligation towards a specific individual, or collective. Pure altruism consists of sacrificing something for someone other than the self with no expectation of any compensation or benefits, either direct, or indirect. Much debate exists as to whether "true" altruism is possible. The theory of psychological egoism suggests that no act of sharing, helping or sacrificing can be described as truly altruistic, as the actor may receive an intrinsic reward in the form of personal gratification. The validity of this argument depends on whether intrinsic rewards qualify as "benefits."

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Altruism

   al′trōō-ism, n. the principle of living and acting for the interest of others.—adj. Altruist′ic.—adv. Altruist′ically. [Fr. altruisme, formed by Comte from It. altrui—L. alter, another.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Altruism

   a Comtist doctrine which inculcates sacrifice of self for the good of others as the rule of human action.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Altruism

   Consideration and concern for others, as opposed to self-love or egoism, which can be a motivating influence.

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1. altruism

   Is the principle and action of having a passion for life and motivated to contribute to the cocreation of optimum health, human rights, right to life and shared prosperity for every human being and our shared humanity, unity, prosperity, inclusion and the principle of redistribution of income, wealth and resources throughout the world for the shared prosperity of everyone on earth.

   Many people define altruism as simply the passion, prosperity and delight to see all people succeed in life.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 12, 2017  

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1. • Unselfishness

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1. muralist

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of altruism in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of altruism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of altruism in a Sentence

1. Andrea Taylor:

   Some kind of binding legal agreement that countries sign onto could give us something of a coordinated global plan, which is what we're lacking now, we're never going to make a successful case on altruism.

2. Jeffrey Chester:

   There's a level of altruism here, but there's also a tremendous amount of opportunism to place themselves in a very favorable light.

3. Peter Singer:

   If someone isn't sure whether to make the jump to effective altruism I would say give it a try, do it for a year, see how you like it, one person I know who's involved in The Life You Can Save said 'the life that I saved is my own, because I now really feel that I've got a purpose for my life, and its meaningful and I'm happy what I'm doing'.

4. Jonathan Kanter:

   When we engage in acts of altruism, it helps the person we're helping, but research shows that it has mental benefits for the giver, too.

5. Eric Gibson:

   Anonymity is the truest expression of altruism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=altruism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Altruism
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altruism
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=altruism
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=altruism
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Altruism