altruism

Example Sentences

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This had gone way beyond altruism, they thought.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

His research ranged from the evolutionary dimension of human altruism to the logic of deceit and self-deception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But even for the most responsible issuers, stablecoins aren’t altruism; they’re deposits.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

"At the end of the day, given certain circumstances and under certain pressures, altruism will thin and self-interest surfaces."

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The social insects, especially ants, have been sources of all kinds of parables, giving lessons in industry, interdependence, altruism, humility, frugality, patience.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas