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On Defining Altruism.
- Source :
- Journal of Social Issues; Jun1974, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p194-199, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1974
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Abstract
- Focuses on the interpretation of the discussions of altruism, which is based on a misconception both of purpose and point of view. Attempt to conceptually analyze altruism for centuries to little or no avail; Misrepresentation of the positions the author criticized in at least three ways; Suggestion that the average person may have a conception of altruism that differs from that of the three present authors.
- Subjects :
- CONDUCT of life
ALTRUISM
ETHICS
LIFE skills
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224537
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Social Issues
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16380635
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1974.tb00722.x