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LoC No.: 19004094
Title: Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties
Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Manners -- Gifts -- Defects of giving -- Mutuality -- Love -- Justice -- Conclusion.
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Summary: "Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties" by George Herbert Palmer is a collection of lectures on ethics delivered during the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of altruism, examining its relationship with egoism and the ways they interact in human conduct. Palmer analyzes various aspects of altruism, including manners, gifts, and mutual respect, presenting them as essential elements in understanding moral relationships. The opening of the book introduces Palmer's exploration of altruism through a practical example, where families choose to eat less desirable bread to support those in need, representing an everyday scenario of selflessness. He contrasts the ancient Greek perspective on altruism, which prioritized self-interest, with insights from Hebrew and Christian teachings that embrace love and generosity. Palmer sets the stage for his lectures by laying out the historical context and suggesting that true altruism is achieved only when self-interest and concern for others are harmonized, leading to a deeper understanding of human interactions in the pursuit of moral growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palmer, George Herbert, 1842-1933
EBook No.: 57749
Published: Aug 23, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Altruism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19004094
Title: Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties
Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Manners -- Gifts -- Defects of giving -- Mutuality -- Love -- Justice -- Conclusion.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties" by George Herbert Palmer is a collection of lectures on ethics delivered during the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of altruism, examining its relationship with egoism and the ways they interact in human conduct. Palmer analyzes various aspects of altruism, including manners, gifts, and mutual respect, presenting them as essential elements in understanding moral relationships. The opening of the book introduces Palmer's exploration of altruism through a practical example, where families choose to eat less desirable bread to support those in need, representing an everyday scenario of selflessness. He contrasts the ancient Greek perspective on altruism, which prioritized self-interest, with insights from Hebrew and Christian teachings that embrace love and generosity. Palmer sets the stage for his lectures by laying out the historical context and suggesting that true altruism is achieved only when self-interest and concern for others are harmonized, leading to a deeper understanding of human interactions in the pursuit of moral growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Palmer, George Herbert, 1842-1933
EBook No.: 57749
Published: Aug 23, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Altruism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.