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Originally Posted by Trollheart
Would you not accept that we also do these things (tipping, opening doors for ladies, helping people etc) because we were taught by our parents that it's the right thing to do? In that sense, heredity has a lot to do with it. Plus, it does make you feel good. I know if I pass a beggar and don't throw him/her some money I feel bad about it, sometimes to the point where I'll go back and redress the situation.
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But I think our, or at least my, point is that behind that is a purely utilitarian purpose. Altruism is not so much a lie, but our perception of it is simplistic and doesn't reflect reality.