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On the other hand, seeking prestige at the expense of personal satisfaction, say, by conducting research in an "interesting" or "important" area, may be seen as
by prvc 3y ago
On the other hand, seeking prestige at the expense of personal satisfaction, say, by conducting research in an "interesting" or "important" area, may be seen as an altruistic means of furthering progress in that field, and seeking personal fulfillment through the knowledge that one is helping others may be seen as a form of self-indulgence.
- zarathustreal 3y agoThat’s the beauty of helping others! It’s a form of self-indulgence which is entirely ethical. Normally “self-indulgence” carries with it a negative connotation. In the case of altruistic behaviors, it’s actually a positive thing