Abstract
When people act to aid others, they get something in returnat the very least, the satisfaction of having their desire to help fulfilled. Some conclude from this and other puzzles about motivation that people always act simply to benefit themselves. But this is an error: there is altruism in the world, although it is often inextricably linked with the well-being of the agent who does good.
How to Cite:
Lichtenberg, J.,
(2008) “About Altruism”,
Philosophy and Public Policy Quarterly 28(1/2),
2–6.
doi: https://doi.org/10.13021/G8pppq.282008.117
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