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Intelligence Testing

Running head: A STUDY OF PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

A Study of Pro-social Behaviour: Altruism

Phon Chin Ming Edmond
Singapore Institute of Management University

In part fulfillment of DSZ1021 course requirements
Tutor: Ms Shahiraa
Date of Submission: 11 October 2006
Introduction

The term altruism is an ideological concept. Britannica Concise Encyclopedia defines it as the "ethical theory that regards the good of others as the end of moral action" (Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, 2006). It refers to pro-social behaviour such as giving to people who are poor or helping your neighbour buy groceries. The definition of the term, however, poses for us problems in practicality. Philosophers and researchers are divided in the definition of the term itself. Is pure altruism defined simply by acts of seemingly altruistic behaviour or by intent? Is it possible for people humanely speaking to behave altruistically purely for the sake of others? Or are they doing so because of other......


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