Look up: altruism

1. altruism
   [n] - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
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2. altruism
   Term coined by the French positivist philosopher Auguste Comte, briefly defined as `living for others`. The altruistic instinct is a social instinct or impulse, and is evidenced in kindness,...
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3. altruism
   an unselfish regard for the welfare of others and readiness to help in case of need Category: Management in the public and private sector
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4. Altruism
   Al'tru·ism noun [ French altruisme (a word of Comte's), Italian altrui of or to others, from Latin alter another.] Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to ...
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5. altruism
   Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; opposed to egoism or selfishness. ... Origin: F. Altruisme (a word of Comte's), It. Altrui of or to others, fr. L. Alter another. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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6. altruism
   selflessness noun the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
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7. Altruism
   • (n.) Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness.
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8. altruism
   in ethics, a theory of conduct that regards the good of others as the end of moral action. The term (French altruisme, derived from Latin alter, ... [3 related articles]
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9. altruism
   altruism 1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness. 2. An attitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others. 3. The belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good.
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10. altruism
    altruism (ăl'trOOiz'um) , concept in philosophy and psychology that holds that the interests of others, rather than of the self, can motivate an individual. The term was invented in the 19th cent. by the French philosopher Auguste Comte, who devised it as the opposite of egoism. Herber...
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11. Altruism
    (Alter: other) In general, the cult of benevolence; the opposite of Egoism (q.v.). Term coined by Comte and adopted in Britain by H. Spencer. 1. For Comte Altruism meant the discipline and eradication of self-centered desire, and a life devoted to the good of others; more particularly, selfless love...
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12. Altruism
    Altruism is the act of doing something for someone else's benefit, with no benefit for the person conducting the act, popularly known as being 'unselfish'.The term was first employed by the French philosopher Comte, to signify devotion to others or to humanity; the opposite of selfishness or egoism.
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13. altruism
    (biology) In biology, helping another individual of the same species to reproduce more effectively, as a direct result of which the altruist may leave fewer offspring itself. Female honey bees (workers) behave altruistically by rearing sisters in order to help their mother, the queen bee, repr...
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14. ALTRUISM
    Altruistic actions are those performed for the sake of others. Altruism is the hypothesis that morality involves acting for the sake of others.
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15. altruism
    sacrifice of the self for the welfare of others.
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16. Altruism
    `Altruism` () is the renunciation of the self, and an exclusive concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and a core aspect of various religious traditions, though the concept of `others` toward whom concern should be directed can vary among religions. Altruism ...
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17. Altruism
    (ethics) `Altruism` (also called the `ethic of altruism`, `moralistic altruism`, and `ethical altruism`) is an ethical doctrine that holds that individuals have a moral obligation to help, serve, or benefit others, if necessary at the sacrifice of self interest. Auguste Comte`s version of alt...
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