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<blockquote data-quote="childofGod1" data-source="post: 58413414" data-attributes="member: 267744"><p>I see what you mean. </p><p> </p><p>I have to wonder if altruism is even possible under that definition. I value my principles, my commitments, and my Christian morals very highly. The value I place on upholding my principles means that my personal sacrifice is still in my own self interest. Wouldn't it be the same for anyone who sacrifices self for others based on their moral values? </p><p> </p><p>On the other hand, involuntary altruism isn't altruism at all. If it's not voluntary, it's not <em>self</em> sacrifice, but sacrifice of one party by another for the benefit of a third party. I agree that involuntary altruism is morally repugnant.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="childofGod1, post: 58413414, member: 267744"] I see what you mean. I have to wonder if altruism is even possible under that definition. I value my principles, my commitments, and my Christian morals very highly. The value I place on upholding my principles means that my personal sacrifice is still in my own self interest. Wouldn't it be the same for anyone who sacrifices self for others based on their moral values? On the other hand, involuntary altruism isn't altruism at all. If it's not voluntary, it's not [I]self[/I] sacrifice, but sacrifice of one party by another for the benefit of a third party. I agree that involuntary altruism is morally repugnant. [/QUOTE]
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