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al·tru·ism [ˈæltruɪzəm] N no pl

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Evolutionary game theory explains this altruism with the idea of kin selection. en.wikipedia.org

One such phenomenon is known as biological altruism. en.wikipedia.org

He then raised questions about the value of altruism, by exploring the ways in which helping others leads to the recipients resentment and alienation. en.wikipedia.org

This is distinct from traditional notions of altruism because such actions are not conscious, but appear to be evolutionary adaptations to increase overall fitness. en.wikipedia.org

They did, however, recognize the value of social obligation, and that pleasure could be gained from altruism. en.wikipedia.org

His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underpinning social cognition, particularly emotion, empathy, moral reasoning, altruism, pro-social behavior, and more generally interpersonal processes. en.wikipedia.org

This has been noted by many naturalists as an example of reciprocal altruism in nature. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, the bats do not seem to qualify yet as an example for reciprocal altruism. en.wikipedia.org

The teaching of social ethics awakens the human conscience, replacing the instinctive with altruism. en.wikipedia.org

The book, written from a sociobiological viewpoint, explores how genetics can be used to explain certain traits of human behaviour, in particular morality and altruism. en.wikipedia.org

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