I think it’s a good idea to write about personal motivations for altruism. It’s undeniable that the most important aspect of altruistic action is the effects it has on people in need, but there’s no greater cost-benefit for altruistic action than exploring and expanding the emotional complexities involved in what we generally call “prosocial behavior.”
Why not be a saint? There’s nothing magical about it. We’re used to psychopathic, autistic, and neurotic personalities. We must view “sanctity” as an attainable human reality, related to well-known concepts such as the altruistic personality and psychological altruism. It’s feasible to control these types of experiences by making use of all the resources of rationality and humanistic sensitivity informed by science.
All altruistic behavior has its motivations, and psychological rewards are legitimate, both in the exclusively private sphere and in lifestyle and community settings.
Delving deeper into this issue could be the greatest contribution to effective altruism.
I think it’s a good idea to write about personal motivations for altruism. It’s undeniable that the most important aspect of altruistic action is the effects it has on people in need, but there’s no greater cost-benefit for altruistic action than exploring and expanding the emotional complexities involved in what we generally call “prosocial behavior.”
Why not be a saint? There’s nothing magical about it. We’re used to psychopathic, autistic, and neurotic personalities. We must view “sanctity” as an attainable human reality, related to well-known concepts such as the altruistic personality and psychological altruism. It’s feasible to control these types of experiences by making use of all the resources of rationality and humanistic sensitivity informed by science.
All altruistic behavior has its motivations, and psychological rewards are legitimate, both in the exclusively private sphere and in lifestyle and community settings.
Delving deeper into this issue could be the greatest contribution to effective altruism.