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Not everyone considers altruism objectively positive in all cases. It's possible that they consider it robbing the "un-privileged" of their agency, depriving th

Not everyone considers altruism objectively positive in all cases. It's possible that they consider it robbing the "un-privileged" of their agency, depriving them of their opportunities to grow their character by overcoming adversity, etc... Isn't this question somewhat tackled in The Watchmen, regarding Dr. Manhattan's godlike powers and apathy?

sunsetMurk 6y ago
> depriving them of their opportunities to grow their character by overcoming adversity I'm not a fan of that sentiment. There will still be plenty of adversities to overcome, but just not the ones removed by the do-gooder. For example, being able to eat a healthy meal every day and then competing through all the other adversities on a more level playing field.