Does it exist?
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Big word for such a little girl.
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not so big for GIDSA…so reply plz 
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Altruism is present everywhere in the biological world. An inherent drive to help and assist for benefit of the species is present all around us. Look at ants; I reckon the whole colony structure and working together is a form of altruism too but biologically defined.
But perhaps you are referring to *true *altruism where one being is selfless for the benefit of another intentionally. A genuine selfless drive for the well being of another I suppose? I sometimes align that definition with love too. But sure, it exists. Think of the thousands of people who give money or work for the benefit of others less fortunate than themselves. Sure, sometimes there is that selfish desire to feel good about doing something for another but sometimes its selfless, purely for the benefit of others with no inherent benefit.
In short, yeah. Or maybe that's just me trying to be an optimist.
/meaninglessrant
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If it didn't there wouldn't be a word for it.
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Yes:
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Rarely but yes, I'd like to think so.
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The one person who was consumed by altruism - Mother Teresa
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To an extent I think it does exist within most people.........its just some practice it more fully than others !**
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it is our moral obligation ,but we don't practise it,fully...
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yes, largely exists.
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it does...
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It is our religious obligation , but we ignore it because of many reasons.
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The one person who was consumed by altruism - Mother Teresa
Watch Penn & Teller: Bull**** - Holier Than Thou
Its an eye opener :)
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Watch Penn & Teller: Bull**** - Holier Than Thou
Its an eye opener :)
I assume it is a movie? Will check it out. (always open for a cynical view of things!)