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 | Altruism in World Religions by Jacob Neusner (Editor), Bruce D. Chilton (Editor), Michio Kaku, Georgetown University Press Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2005 ISBN-10: 1-58901-065-5 / 1589010655 ISBN-13: 978-1-58901-065-9 / 9781589010659 In 1830 philosopher Auguste Comte coined the term altruism to provide a general definition for the act of selflessly caring for others. But does this modern conception of sacrificing one's own interests for the well-being of others apply to the charitable behaviors encouraged by all world religions? | |