altruism
21altruism — [19] Etymologically as well as semantically, altruism contains the notion of ‘other people’. It was borrowed from French altruisme, which was apparently coined in 1830 by the philosopher Auguste Comte on the basis of Italian altrui ‘that which… …
22Altruism in animals — Altruism is a well documented animal behaviour, which appears most obviously in kin relationships but may also be evident amongst wider social groups, in which an animal sacrifices its own well being for the benefit of another animal. Contents 1… …
23Altruism (ethics) — Altruism is an ethical doctrine that holds that individuals have a moral obligation to help, serve, or benefit others, if necessary at the sacrifice of self interest. Auguste Comte s version of altruism calls for living for the sake of others.… …
24altruism — Etymology: French altruisme, from autrui other people, from Old French, oblique case form of autre other, from Latin alter Date: 1853 1. unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others 2. behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to… …
25altruism — n. [L. alter, the other] Behavior disadvantageous to the individual, but benefits other individuals of the species …
26altruism — noun Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; – opposed to egoism or selfishness. Syn: philanthropy Ant: misanthropy, egoism See Also: altruist, altruistic, selflessness …
27altruism — al·tru·ism (alґtroo iz əm) unselfish concern for the needs or interests of others, providing gratification vicariously or from their responses …
28altruism — Synonyms and related words: BOMFOG, Benthamism, Christian charity, Christian love, agape, beneficence, benevolence, benevolent disposition, benevolentness, bigheartedness, brotherly love, caritas, charitableness, charity, commitment, consecration …
29ALTRUISM — a Comtist doctrine which inculcates sacrifice of self for the good of others as the rule of human action …
30altruísm — s. n …
