I agree that there isn't any pure altruism. Even the most self sacrificing acts provide a feeling of being right or good. This thread has a lot of affinity with an existing thread in Philosophy & Spirituality,
there is no such thing as a selfless act . Sentimental, this is a good topic but I think it has more affinity with P&S than TDS. I'm going to send it over there. Usual proviso that if I chose poorly feel free to send back & I'll try to find another home.
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