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What does altruism mean?

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Noun
  1. Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness.
  2. (biology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.
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Both had their critics, but none of their detractors would doubt their altruism and social commitment.
I argued at the time altruism was being discussed that there is no pure altruism.
My grandmother, who is in an excellent state home, is of an age group who have shown a level of altruism and self-sacrifice that beggars belief.
Certainly no one should imagine media corporations are suddenly guided by selfless altruism.
The free sharing of information has nothing to do with altruism or a specific anti-authoritarian social vision.
One can't help but suspect that the motive behind the Italian researcher's efforts is rooted in gaining glory and renown rather than altruism.

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