altruism

     

Altruism is selfless concern for the welfare of others. It is a traitional virtue in many cultures, and central to many religious traditions. This idea was often described as the Golden rule of ethics. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness.

Trivia about altruism

  • This is the unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
  • Latin for "other" gave us this word meaning unselfish concern for others
  • Ants sacrificing individual good for the group is what zoologists call this -ism, from the Latin for "other"