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Meanings of ethical altruism in English

Ethical doctrine that holds that the moral value of an individual's actions depend solely on the impact on other individuals.

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        Democracy is not philanthropy; it is not even altruism or social reform.
        Heretics
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        The British welfare system is run almost on the basis of altruism.
        The Guardian
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        Conference attendees conclude altruism is probably warranted, and hedge fund is established.
        Futures 1
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        The pit mixes it all up: danger and altruism, aggression and unity.
        Introvert power: why your inner life is your hidden strength
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        Human altruism shaped our evolutionary history and pervades social and political life.
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