Self and the Selfless

From personal acts of kindness to charitable gifts to strangers, altruism is seen as a high point of moral virtue. Yet studies suggest altruism is driven by self-interest and personal satisfaction. Does true altruism exist? Is altruism an evolved behavior shared with animals, or can it be pure and t...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, TVF International (Firm)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : TVF International, [2015]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (37 min., 4 sec)) : sound, color.
Series: Institute of art and ideas: cutting edge debates and talks from the world's leading thinkers.
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