Explain why Philosophers, psychologists, and scholars have long argued about whether true altruism really exists or if it is, in fact, just another manifestation of egoism, albeit a veiled one. These skeptics argue that altruism is actually a form of self-interest, including aspects of pride, satisfaction, or the reinforcement of one’s self-worth. Still others, like author and philosopher Ayn Rand, outright reject altruism and instead consider selfishness a virtue.
View the following YouTube TED Talk videos about the essence of altruism:
What do you think? Does altruism exist? Is it a “good” thing, or is it destructive to the self-sacrificing individual?
