If what you believe will benefit someone more is different to what they believe they need, and you believe that what they think they need will not benefit or will even harm them, is it altruistic to follow their beliefs to keep them happy, or to follow your own? Assuming that to follow your own beliefs wouldn’t significantly compromise their autonomy, wellbeing or happiness
If what you believe will benefit someone more is different to what they believe they need, and you believe that what they think they need will not benefit or will even harm them, is it altruistic to follow their beliefs to keep them happy, or to follow your own? Assuming that to follow your own beliefs wouldn’t significantly compromise their autonomy, wellbeing or happiness