altruism
/ˈæɫtɹuˌɪzəm/
selfless concern for the welfare of others
altruism in a sentence
“Effective altruism applies reason to doing the most good.”
Origin of altruism
French altruisme from Italian altrui 'of or to others' from Latin alter 'other'
Related Words
autonomy
the capacity for self-governance and independent moral choice
deontology
ethical theory that judges actions by adherence to rules or duties
consequentialism
ethical theory judging actions by their outcomes
virtue ethics
ethical theory focused on character rather than rules or outcomes
categorical imperative
Kant's principle that one should act only according to universalizable maxims
moral relativism
the view that moral judgments are not universally valid