Many things we say about altruism, and since I do not know where to start, I do it with a simple little pill. There are three types of altruism: participation, trust, normative.
The term altruism (from the Latin "alter" the other) indicates the quality (moral) interest to the welfare of their fellows. It is the opposite of selfishness. At the biological level is very important, since it enables the species to survive and progress, and is very present in almost all animals.
But what can we say about the causes?
Serge Moscovici argues that altruism may be declined in three forms.
1. Altruism Participatory
Are behaviors that promote the collective life of people belonging to the same community (family, church, nation, association, party, etc). They sacrifice their time and energy in favor of others with whom you share a belonging. One example is volunteering.
2. Altruism Trustee
That's what the purpose of establishing a bond of trust and confidence "with the recipient, who must seal the bond with gratitude. An example is the neighborly relations. In this case the benefits of altruism are not reflected only on the recipient, but also on who made the gesture.
3. Normative Altruism
Based on the principles of responsibility and solidarity is dictated by social norms. Social norms is implicit (i.e., non-official) in which altruism is a "good", but also the explicit rules, such as laws (eg layoffs, Pensions, etc).
The term altruism (from the Latin "alter" the other) indicates the quality (moral) interest to the welfare of their fellows. It is the opposite of selfishness. At the biological level is very important, since it enables the species to survive and progress, and is very present in almost all animals.
But what can we say about the causes?
Serge Moscovici argues that altruism may be declined in three forms.
1. Altruism Participatory
Are behaviors that promote the collective life of people belonging to the same community (family, church, nation, association, party, etc). They sacrifice their time and energy in favor of others with whom you share a belonging. One example is volunteering.
2. Altruism Trustee
That's what the purpose of establishing a bond of trust and confidence "with the recipient, who must seal the bond with gratitude. An example is the neighborly relations. In this case the benefits of altruism are not reflected only on the recipient, but also on who made the gesture.
3. Normative Altruism
Based on the principles of responsibility and solidarity is dictated by social norms. Social norms is implicit (i.e., non-official) in which altruism is a "good", but also the explicit rules, such as laws (eg layoffs, Pensions, etc).
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