Critical Commentary What is altruism? q

摘要: The paper defines altruism as charity. second section of the criticizes three rationalistic (what is called ‘‘interactional’’) theories altruism, viz., egoistic, egocentric, and altercentric perspectives. third normative named ‘‘selfactional’’) Kantian, socialization argument, ‘‘warm glow’’ story. fourth elaborates on implications qua First, while differs from self-interest, it still within domain rational theory. Second, should not be confused with parental care or, what same thing, philanthropy. Third, distinguished honesty. 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.