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Loving oneself and loving others | Carol Gilligan, Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Richard Wrangham

Philosophy For Our Times

CHAPTER

Exploring Altruism and Care in Evolutionary Theory

The chapter delves into the complexities of altruism beyond kin relationships, examining the benefits to recipients of altruism based on genetic relationships compared to altruistic behaviors towards unrelated individuals. The discussion highlights the practical implications of benefiting others at one's own expense, emphasizing the moral voice of care over traditional rules in engaging with altruism.

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