tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post7586697213820100535..comments2024-03-28T18:32:05.933-04:00Comments on bensozia: Individualism and AltruismJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037215533094998996noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-81726379351463102842021-05-28T10:54:13.575-04:002021-05-28T10:54:13.575-04:00It occurred to me when I read the article that peo...It occurred to me when I read the article that people in more "collectivist" societies--which by many measures, I imagine, means more family-oriented, not collectivist in the society-wide sense--spend a lot more time caring for and catering to family members, including quite demanding or needy ones. This may leave their altruism somewhat exhausted.<br /><br />In addition, there is a kind of familial solipsism, again especially in "collectivist" societies. One takes care of one's own first, before both oneself and the wider society. And so they save their money, time, organs, etc., for family members.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456987412710878404noreply@blogger.com