Does the concept of genuine altruism withstand rigorous scrutiny, or is every virtuous impulse merely a sophisticated manifestation of psychological egoism? One must contemplate whether an action can remain truly selfless if it provides the actor with even a subterranean sense of moral equilibrium or neurological gratification. This intersection of ethics and evolutionary biology suggests that our social cohesion may be built upon a foundation of enlightened self-interest rather than pure sacrifice. It is a profound meditation on the human condition. 🧐🧘♀️
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/altruism/
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