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'''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.
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''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>
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"The feeling you get from giving to those in need is a reward in itself."
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''"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 ==
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[[Category:Philosophy]]