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De rol van eigenbelang in menselijke generositeit

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Summary The role of self-interest in human generosity How are altruism and self-interest linked in human generosity? The origins of generosity are explored by combining biological, anthropological and sociological evidence. Reciprocity proves to be a major factor in explaining the evolution of cooperation and altruism, both in animals and in human beings. Empirical research shows that human generosity is selective: kin and close relatives are favoured over others. Moreover, generosity generates its own rewards and is therefore again selective: the more you give, the more you receive. By making a distinction between ‘ultimate’ and ‘proximate’ explanations, the link between altruism and self-interest in generosity is clarified.

Source: University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology)

Author: Aafke Komter

Language: Dutch

Topic: Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1557085725

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