We still don't know whether it's fair to expect gratitude from those we help, or whether true generosity requires expecting nothing in return.
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Genuine altruism seems to require giving without expectation, yet human relationships often naturally involve some sense of reciprocal obligation. This unresolved tension complicates our understanding of charity, friendship, and generosity.
Citation ID: WS01134
Title: We still don't know whether it's fair to expect gratitude from those we help, or whether true generosity requires expecting nothing in return.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=1134