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Definition of altruism. 1  1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others charitable acts motivated purely by altruism. 2  2 : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species.
[SAFC] Altruism is likely driven by empathyâour tendency to âresonateâ with the emotional and physical states of other people. [Wired]. When you understand and feel anotherâs feelings for yourself, you have empathy. Itâs often spoken of as a character attribute that people have to varying degrees. For example, if hearing a tragic news story makes you feel almost as if the story concerns you personally, you have the ability to empathize.