• Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to theinterests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism orselfishness. [Recent] J. S. Mill.


    Altruism meaning & definition 1 of Altruism.


  • The belief that perhaps humans should occasionally give a shit about other humans.
    See also: Evolutionary adaptations that precipitate the continuation of life in the universe.

    Altruism meaning & definition 2 of Altruism.


  • the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others

    Altruism meaning & definition 3 of Altruism.


  • the deliberate pursuit of the interests or welfare of others or the public interest.

    Altruism meaning & definition 4 of Altruism.


  • Not removing from the gene pool (slowly, painfully) all the back-stabbing a-holes in your life.

    Altruism meaning & definition 5 of Altruism.


  • shit that means badasses doing nice things for a while then going back to being cool and black and stuff.

    Altruism meaning & definition 6 of Altruism.


  • Paradigm that kindness to a genetically [diametric] entity will increase language robustness in ones own tribe.
    This is because increased male inheritance in ones in-groups offspring leads to greater language-variability.
    Thus: language variability [selects] pressure for male [cooperation].

    Altruism meaning & definition 7 of Altruism.


  • willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:

    Altruism meaning & definition 8 of Altruism.

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