altruism
Also known as selflessness, ministration
thumb|Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action.
AI overview
Altruism is the practice of helping others without expecting anything in return, like when someone gives money to people in need. It matters because it reflects a willingness to care for others' well-being, even at a cost to yourself.
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Research
11,598 papers- Putting the altruism back into altruism: the evolution of empathy.ReviewAnnual review of psychology · 2008de Waal FBDOI: 10.1146/annurev.psych.59.103006.093625
- Prosocial behavior and altruism: A review of concepts and definitions.ReviewCurrent opinion in psychology · 2022Pfattheicher S, Nielsen YA, Thielmann IDOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.08.021
- Aging and altruism: A meta-analysis.Psychology and aging · 2021Sparrow EP, Swirsky LT, Kudus F et al.DOI: 10.1037/pag0000447
- Patient altruism at the end of life: A scoping review.Palliative & supportive care · 2024Sterie AC, Borasio GD, Deml MJ et al.DOI: 10.1017/S1478951524000361
Article
29 sectionsContents
- The notion of altruism
- Cross-cultural perspectives on altruism
- Scientific viewpoints<!--linked from 'Evolution of morality'-->
- Anthropology
- Evolutionary explanations
- Neurobiology
- Psychology
- Genetics and environment
- Sociology
- Religious viewpoints
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
- Sikhism
- Hinduism
- Philosophy
- Effective altruism
- Extreme altruism
- Pathological altruism
- Characteristics of extreme altruists
- Possible explanations
- Digital altruism
- See also
- Further reading
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action.
Altruism is concern for the well-being, the life, of others independently of personal benefit or reciprocity.