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Genuinely curious, what part did I get wrong about altruism? How would you describe it?

• mcguire 9y ago
  The idea that it only exists due to incentives. Behaving altruistically doesn't feel like it depends on external rewards. In fact, one of the reasons I chose not to be altruistic is the costs of doing so.
  • johnsonjo 9y ago
    Yeah I think that's true. Maybe the point my economics book was trying to make was altruism doesn't exist and it only appears to exist due to incentives. I agree with you true altruism shouldn't depend on incentive. Also, I disagree with my economics book I believe true altruism does exist. I just believe people aren't perfect, but their desires and character can make them truly altruistic.