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Old 07-03-2009, 05:15 PM
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Re: are any of us really different?
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Originally Posted by Hudini View Post
No, it is true that altruism doesn't exist. Everything is done for some kind of selfish gain. Even being altruistic is selfish, because you do it to make yourself feel better.
I'd argue that although altruistic acts make you feel better, that's not the reason why people do those actions.

I don't see how sacrificing ones life for another's isn't an altruistic action
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