Chris Higgins
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Cambridge Dictionary
Definition
altruism
noun
willingness to do things which benefit other people, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:
She's not known for her altruism.
altruist noun
altruistic adjective
I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity.
altruistically adverb
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And from Another Woomeri, which dictionary definition for altruism do you prefer:
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; or
Instinctive cooperative behavior that is detrimental to the individual but contributes to the survival of the species.
Our concern, as I pointed out to you by email, is solely to protect the anonymity - and livlihood - of our PPRuNe Members.
Last edited by Woomera; 26th Jun 2004 at 22:59.