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HUMN 330 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Does Altruism Exist Questions

 

I will share the links of the videos

After you have viewed the videos, address the following questions:

  • What are the different opinions about helping others and/or sacrificing that are portrayed in each of these video clips? What do you agree with? What do you disagree with? Why?
  • Is altruism real? Common? Are people, by nature helpful or selfish?
  • Is altruism morally “right”? Or morally “wrong”? Explain your perspective.
  • Can a selfish person be a moral person? A self-interested person? What is the difference, if there is any, between being selfish and being self-interested? Between acting prudently and acting morally?
  • Is there a difference in sacrificing for a loved one (as in the Hunger Games scenario) and sacrificing for a stranger? Is one more altruistic than the other? Explain your perspective.
  • How is the bystander effect related to issues of altruism and/or egoism?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3PJ3Du_zDc&feature=youtu.be

hunger games: Katniss and Peeta Reaping scene. 3:59 min video