ALTRUISM


Meaning of ALTRUISM in English

noun

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■ ADJECTIVE

reciprocal

For reciprocal altruism in mobile animals, as demonstrated by packer in baboons, more is needed.

The criteria for reciprocal altruism seem fulfilled as the interactions seem based upon expectations of reciprocation.

In reciprocal altruism individuals are not required to have any particular genetic relatedness with one another.

So, it looks like a promising case for a bit of reciprocal altruism .

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But pervasive as this behavior may be, we do have moments of generosity and altruism .

But there is another way to ensure that altruism pays: reciprocity.

It requires an altruism not commonly associated with the nature of big time politics.

Love, altruism - just pretty words.

Some have therefore concluded that behaviour in this category can not be termed altruism at all.

While charity and altruism are great, they do not show up often enough to sustain a society.

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