Virtue and the altruistic personality

Article Abstract:

The concept of virtue was used in the examination of theory and research on the altruistic personality. The virtues considered, which include fortitude, charity temperance, prudence and justice, were taken as the personality structure that motivates altruism. It was concluded that altruistic behavior in particular situations may not have been derived from the virtues. It was also acknowledged that positive family experiences may influence the development of an altruistic personality.

Research, Altruism, Altruism (Human behavior), Helping behavior, Virtue

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Interpreting the broader context and meaning of Bin-Laden's fatwa

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The rationale of the fatwa published by Sheikh Usamah Bin-Muhammad Bin-Laden and a group of four other Islamic leaders on Feb 22, 1998 is analyzed in relation to its significance on terrorism. There is similarity between the content of this fatwa and 'The Declaration of War' issued by Bin-Laden after the bombing of the US Air Force barracks in Dharah, Saudi Arabia, in Jun 1996. The radicalism of Bin-Laden's worldview that can be recognized based on these two documents is discussed.

Analysis, Political activity, Terrorism

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Nihilism in political chaos: Himmler, bin Laden, and altruistic punishment

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The levels of cooperation in the midst of political chaos achieved by people like Osama Bin Laden, after September 11, and the Nazis like Himmler, after World War I, are examined. In order to explain the reasons for cooperation and support rendered to these politically significant people, the concept of Altruistic punishment is used.

Influence, Political aspects, Crimes against humanity, Himmler, Heinrich

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