According to the theory of psychological egoism, no act of sharing, sacrificing, or helping can be referred to as true altruistic (Vander, 2008). ... According an ethical doctrine, the term altruism may be used to refer to the fact that people are obliged to benefit from other people. When used in this context, the idea of altruism contrast with egoism, which refers to an individual's act meant to benefit one's self. ...

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