Collective Responsibility -v- Individual Responsibility.

Radar · 05-19-2008, 07:23 PM

I don't recall saying that. I did say that human beings, like all other animals on earth, act in their own self-interests and are also complex enough creatures that they can practice self-sacrifice when they feel it suits their greater needs...say giving up your life to save your child would serve your desire to protect them.

All I'm really saying is that altruism does not exist. It's a myth. There is no such thing as a truly selfless act. We we help those in need, we do so because it makes us feel good inside.

05-19-2008, 07:23 PM	#11
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I don't recall saying that. I did say that human beings, like all other animals on earth, act in their own self-interests and are also complex enough creatures that they can practice self-sacrifice when they feel it suits their greater needs...say giving up your life to save your child would serve your desire to protect them. All I'm really saying is that altruism does not exist. It's a myth. There is no such thing as a truly selfless act. We we help those in need, we do so because it makes us feel good inside. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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