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Can't we all just be altruistic?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2003

Gwen J. Broude
Gwen J. Broude
Affiliation:
Cognitive Science Program, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0152 Broude@vassar.edu
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Abstract

Neither evolutionary theory nor behavioral evidence is consistent with Rachlin's view of altruism as a learned, domain-general learned habit displayed because of its intrinsic value. But human beings can be psychologically motivated by altruism while still reaping a genetic benefit from their altruistic actions.

Type
Brief Report
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 25 , Issue 2 , April 2002 , pp. 253 - 254
Copyright
© 2002 Cambridge University Press

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