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The Altruistic Personality

Rescuers of Jews in Nazi Europe

Book • 1988

Pearl M. Oliner

Samuel P. Oliner

This book delves into the profound acts of altruism during the Holocaust by examining the lives of over 700 European rescuers and non-rescuers.

It provides insights into what drives people to act with extraordinary compassion and offers a roadmap for fostering altruism to prevent future atrocities.

The authors aim to understand and promote the traits of altruism through their research.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Rutger Bregman

when discussing research on resistance heroes during the Second World War.

WorkLife: How you can do more for others with Rutger Bregman

Mentioned by

Rutger Bregman

as a big book written by Samuel and Pearl Olliner on the altruistic personality project.

ReThinking: How you can do more for others with Rutger Bregman

Mentioned by Samuel and Pearl Oliner when

Rutger Bregman

speaks about the resistance movement in the Netherlands during the Second World War.

How to Be an Effective Idealist (Rutger Bregman)

Mentioned by

Michele Borba

as a book that changed her life after visiting the killing fields.

Ep 83: 7 character strengths to raise “Thrivers” Dr. Michele Borba

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