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Faith and Altruism: Exploring the Psychological Underpinnings of Compassionate Acts; Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Interplay of Belief and Benevolence
Glaube und Altruismus: Erforschung der psychologischen Grundlagen mitfühlender Handlungen
Abstract This work explores the complex interrelationships between faith and altruism, providing a
multidisciplinary examination of how religious beliefs influence acts of altruism across various
cultural and societal contexts. Integrating psychological, sociological, and theological
perspectives, the tex... view more
This work explores the complex interrelationships between faith and altruism, providing a
multidisciplinary examination of how religious beliefs influence acts of altruism across various
cultural and societal contexts. Integrating psychological, sociological, and theological
perspectives, the text delves into the mechanisms through which faith motivates altruistic
behavior, including empathy, moral norms, community integration, and identity formation.
Empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks are discussed to unravel the dual roles of faith
as both a motivator and, at times, a restrictor of altruistic actions. Cultural variations are
highlighted to demonstrate how religious and secular influences interact to shape altruistic
behaviors differently across societies. This work aims to enrich the reader's understanding of
the motivational complexities of altruism within religious frameworks, offering insights into the
broader implications for psychological well-being and societal cohesion. By addressing both
the positive and challenging aspects of faith-inspired altruism, the book contributes to a
nuanced understanding of the role of religious convictions in fostering community-oriented
behaviors and promoting global well-being.... view less
Keywords
faith; altruism; empathy; altruistic behavior; emotionality
Classification
Sociology of Religion
General Psychology
Free Keywords
Compassion; Moral Behavior; Selflessness; Benevolent Actions; Philanthropy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Publisher
GRIN Verlag
City
München
Page/Pages
20 p.
ISBN
978-3-389-01926-9
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0