02328cam a22003253u 4500 57749 UtSlPG 20260610134330.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19004094 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Palmer, George Herbert, 1842-1933 Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-08-23 Introduction -- Manners -- Gifts -- Defects of giving -- Mutuality -- Love -- Justice -- Conclusion. Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties" by George Herbert Palmer is a collection of lectures on ethics delivered during the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of altruism, examining its relationship with egoism and the ways they interact in human conduct. Palmer analyzes various aspects of altruism, including manners, gifts, and mutual respect, presenting them as essential elements in understanding moral relationships. The opening of the book introduces Palmer's exploration of altruism through a practical example, where families choose to eat less desirable bread to support those in need, representing an everyday scenario of selflessness. He contrasts the ancient Greek perspective on altruism, which prioritized self-interest, with insights from Hebrew and Christian teachings that embrace love and generosity. Palmer sets the stage for his lectures by laying out the historical context and suggesting that true altruism is achieved only when self-interest and concern for others are harmonized, leading to a deeper understanding of human interactions in the pursuit of moral growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Altruism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57749 98578 98578