I'm just wandering if anyone believes there are altruistic individuals out there. I'm talking about people who have no ulterior motive behind their actions that are seemingly aimed towards the good of all rather than simply themselves.
I've recently gotten to know someone that everyone around me swears is a brilliant example of altruism. I'm not so sure. Not because I know details about this person that convince me otherwise. I'm just not so sure this attitude is possible considering the human condition of selfishness. Even if we do a good deed for someone, don't we get that "warm and fuzzy" feeling inside because we've done a good thing? So this means we get some benefit out of said deed.
Alright, Mother Teresa was probably altruistic. But don't you think she got some joy out of what she did? And wouldn't this negate the altruism? Any opinions? Seriously, I'd like to hear what you guys think...
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I am a small town liberal, turned conservative, settling on centrist. A high school teacher by day determined to convince teenagers that examining the world around them is essential. Just a little spot to ponder the happenings of the human race.
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I believe that people can be kind and do things with no ulterior motive. But, even tho they don't expect to get anything in return that "warm and fuzzy" feeling inside comes anyway. Kind of like an added bonus in life. It is staying humble that is the hard part.
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