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Forget everything you have been taught, because Matthieu Ricard is here to teach you a new way of interpreting the human being. A French Buddhist monk and a disciple of Dalai Lama, Matthieu Ricard is the author of Plaidoyer pour l’altruisme (Advocacy For Altruism), in bookstores since September 19. It is a non-religious book similar to an encyclopedia, and its content is very relevant for these times of economic crisis.
There is evidence that we aren’t selfish human beings driven only by our own interests. Moreover, today’s society is not more violent than it was in the past. Yes, we can change the way we are and, therefore, cooperate more, not only on an individual level, but on a community level, too.
Whether it is related to economy, environment, our well-being, or our relationships with others, we will all benefit from accepting and developing altruism.
This idea is not supported only by the monk, but also by science. Evolutionism, neurology, psychology, as well as case studies on conflicts, all show that altruism is not only a behavior inborn in people, but it can also be developed. To become a better person is really something possible, as long as we accept some obvious facts that we have forgotten.
Matthieu Ricard's 'Advocacy For Altruism' Book Champions Unselfishness (Interview)
It is an interesting read.
I am not convinced yet. I think human beings are born selfish and share because of necessity.
There is evidence that we aren’t selfish human beings driven only by our own interests. Moreover, today’s society is not more violent than it was in the past. Yes, we can change the way we are and, therefore, cooperate more, not only on an individual level, but on a community level, too.
Whether it is related to economy, environment, our well-being, or our relationships with others, we will all benefit from accepting and developing altruism.
This idea is not supported only by the monk, but also by science. Evolutionism, neurology, psychology, as well as case studies on conflicts, all show that altruism is not only a behavior inborn in people, but it can also be developed. To become a better person is really something possible, as long as we accept some obvious facts that we have forgotten.
Matthieu Ricard's 'Advocacy For Altruism' Book Champions Unselfishness (Interview)
It is an interesting read.
I am not convinced yet. I think human beings are born selfish and share because of necessity.
