tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667758136428430114.post5030089348241934315..comments2023-05-27T06:59:49.394-05:00Comments on Freedom Is the Solution: Altruism, Why Is This a Virtue?Brian Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01072759016620084338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667758136428430114.post-37566996776987059712009-10-27T13:52:43.242-05:002009-10-27T13:52:43.242-05:00Brian,
Thanks. I'll read the link.
I have a...Brian,<br /><br />Thanks. I'll read the link.<br /><br />I have a nasty habit of using the common vernacular instead of precise definitions don't I? Keeping me on my toes.Brian Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072759016620084338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667758136428430114.post-11841597955842981552009-10-27T11:46:26.354-05:002009-10-27T11:46:26.354-05:00While I agree that altruism is a sham, I don't...While I agree that altruism is a sham, I don't agree with your definition. <a href="http://www.altruists.org/about/altruism/" rel="nofollow">Auguste Comte</a>, who coined the term, defined altruism as placing the welfare of others above one's own welfare.<br /><br />Altruism does not mean being kind to others; it means sacrificing one's own values for the benefit of others.Brian Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06604845862020723068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667758136428430114.post-84399931155568626312009-10-26T14:17:09.187-05:002009-10-26T14:17:09.187-05:00This is a very insightful post, and not obvious to...This is a very insightful post, and not obvious to most. I encourage you to elaborate on this very very important point. Impressive.Storm Jingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371949902890298noreply@blogger.com