Altruism in world religions.1589010655 Altruism altruism (ăl`tr  ĭz`əm), concept in philosophy and psychology that holds that the interests of others, rather than of the self, can motivate an individual. in world religions.
Ed. by Jacob Neusner Jacob Neusner (born July 28, 1932, Hartford, Connecticut) is an academic scholar of Judaism who lives in Rhinebeck, New York. Biography Neusner was educated at Harvard University, the Jewish Theological Seminary (where he received rabbinic ordination), the University of and Bruce D. Chilton. Georgetown U. Press 2005 202 pages $26.95 Paperback BJ1474 Altruism has been said to be a primary element in virtually every religious tradition, and yet scholars are hard-pressed to be able to reconcile the concept of altruism with modern thought and practice. After a fine introduction by William Scott William Scott may refer to:
One of the largest schools of Japanese Buddhism, founded by Nichiren. It believes that the essence of the Buddha's teachings are contained in the Lotus Sutra and that the beliefs of other Buddhist schools are erroneous. , classical Hinduism, and Chinese religions Chinese religion may refer to
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