Altruism is the altruistic care for others—doing things just because you want to assist, rather than because you feel compelled to do so due to duty, loyalty, or religious reasons. It entails acting out of concern for the welfare of others. In certain situations, these acts of selflessness cause people to put themselves in danger in order to aid others. Such acts are frequently carried out unselfishly and without any hope of remuneration. Other forms of reciprocal altruism entail doing things to benefit others with the hope that they would do the same for you. Everyday acts of generosity abound, from holding the door for strangers to donating money to those in need. News reports frequently highlight larger acts of kindness, such as a guy diving into a cold river to save a drowning stranger or a philanthropist who donates thousands of dollars to a local charity. While all selfless acts are prosocial, not all prosocial activities are. We may assist others for a number of reasons, including guilt, responsibility, duty, or even monetary compensation.

Ashkeen Shajahan

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