khanhhung2512
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Altruism means caring about the needs of others more than your own. However, today I've read the following definition:
altruism n. Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest.
The verb subordinate means to treat sb/sth as less important than sb/sth else. For example, "safety considerations were subordinated to commercial interests," means "commercial interests have priority over safety considerations."
Hence, logically, the definition above would mean "self-interest is placed in a higher position than kindness to others."
So, in summary, is the definition above not correct or else, what is the mistake in my reasoning?
Please give me your opinions. Thank you so very much,
Hung.
altruism n. Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest.
The verb subordinate means to treat sb/sth as less important than sb/sth else. For example, "safety considerations were subordinated to commercial interests," means "commercial interests have priority over safety considerations."
Hence, logically, the definition above would mean "self-interest is placed in a higher position than kindness to others."
So, in summary, is the definition above not correct or else, what is the mistake in my reasoning?
Please give me your opinions. Thank you so very much,
Hung.