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[[Image:Altruism.jpg|left]]
[[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]].
'''Altruism''' refers to an act 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.
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.