Altruism has been challenged many times as nothing more than a theory... but when you give your life is that the exception?
Wouldn't that depend on whether one valued their life? Some do, some don't.
But I wouldn't so narrowly define Altruism as only giving a life.
For instance, I might tolerate another's viewpoint, rather than argue. I might even allow that person to have the last word. The person might go away thinking I shared their view.
I give that person a small measure of Satisfaction. And they don't even know it's a gift; they think they've earned it.
Altruistic? Or merely a calculated expediency?
j8a
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