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 Feb 12 2006, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE alˇtruˇism (n.) 1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness. do you think that everyone only does something for their personal satisfaction? debate. |
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Feb 12 2006, 10:52 PM
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Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, Gandhi and many others exemplify the meaning of altruism.
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Feb 14 2006, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(illumineering @ Feb 12 2006, 10:52 PM) Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, Gandhi and many others exemplify the meaning of altruism.  I am sure they were happy with helping others though thats why they continued helping people cause they felt happy. altruism is when you dont get anything out of helping people. ------- i think someone that has no spirit and wishes that they die then gives all their money away to the poor could be considered. i mean thats the only way i see. |
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Feb 14 2006, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(pandamonium @ Feb 14 2006, 4:59 PM) I am sure they were happy with helping others though thats why they continued helping people cause they felt happy. altruism is when you dont get anything out of helping people. ------- i think someone that has no spirit and wishes that they die then gives all their money away to the poor could be considered. i mean thats the only way i see. You're reading too closely into the definition though. The word altruism was invented for people like Ghandi and the Dalai Lama... |
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yo pusha altruism - is it possible? Feb 12 2006, 06:27 PM
CrackedRearView QUOTE(yo pusha @ Feb 12 2006, 4:27 PM)do you ... Feb 12 2006, 06:42 PM Blow_Don't_SUCK There are people who are kind and donate and such ... Feb 12 2006, 06:56 PM
yo pusha QUOTE(Blow_Don't_SUCK @ Feb 12 2006, 3:56... Feb 12 2006, 07:04 PM Blow_Don't_SUCK Yeah I guess you can say that Feb 12 2006, 07:08 PM mipadi One can argue that it all boils down to personal s... Feb 12 2006, 07:18 PM |
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