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Altruism

David,

I think I must be misunderstanding you.
If an adult sacrifices his life to save the lives of 3 children, do you consider this an altruistic act?

If you do, why is it wrong?

If you don't, then are you saying sacrificing ones life for children is selfish because it is acting in a way that is consistent with the moral values of the individual making the sacrifice?

by a reader on Tue, 04/24/2007 - 13:36

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