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Line 1: − [[Image:Altruism.jpg|left]]+ − '''Altruism''' is some sort of sacrifice, for the sake of persons other than oneself. It is the selfless concern for the welfare of others; a motivation to help others. In many religious traditions it is an important [[virtue]]. − − The word "altruism" is derived from [[Latin]] ''alter'' "other". French philosopher [[Auguste Comte]] coined the word altruisme in 1851, meaning the self-sacrifice for the benefit of others. − − <blockquote> − ''Getting involved in a cause you believe can help reduce stress, increase happiness, and bring more meaning to life.'' <ref>[http://stress.about.com/od/positiveattitude/qt/helping.htm How Helping Others Can Reduce Stress and Increase Happiness]</ref> − </blockquote> − − "The feeling you get from giving to those in need is a reward in itself." − − {{cquote| − − ''"There is a power in love that our world has not discovered yet. Jesus discovered it centuries ago. Mahatma Gandhi of India discovered it a few years ago, but most men and most women never discover it. For they believe in hitting for hitting; they believe in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth; they believe in hating for hating; but Jesus comes to us and says, "This isn’t the way." And this morning, I think of the fact that our world is in transition now. Our whole world is facing a revolution."'' [[Martin Luther King]], Jr. }} − − == See also == − − *[[Charity]] − *[[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] − − == External links == − − *[http://m-w.com/dictionary/altruism Altruism] Merriam-Webster Dictionary. − *[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01369a.htm Altruism] Catholic Encyclopedia. − *[http://stress.about.com/b/a/257911.htm The Hidden Power of Altruism] By Elizabeth Scott, M.S. − − == References == − − <references/> − − − − − [[Category:Philosophy]]
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