Altruism and the Indispensability of Motives
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in: Analyse & Kritik , Jahrgang 27, Nr. 1, 01.05.2005, S. 188-196.
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T1 - Altruism and the Indispensability of Motives
AU - Peacock, Mark
AU - Schefczyk, Michael
AU - Schaber, Peter
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2005 by Lucius & Lucius, Stuttgart.
PY - 2005/5/1
Y1 - 2005/5/1
N2 - In this paper we examine Fehr’s notions of “altruism”, “strong reciprocity” and “altruistic punishment” and query his ascription of altruism. We suggest that, pace Fehr, altruism cannot be defined behaviourally because the definition of altruism must refer to the motives of actors. We also advert to certain inconsistencies in Fehr’s usage of his terms and we question his explanation of altruism in terms of ‘social preferences’.
AB - In this paper we examine Fehr’s notions of “altruism”, “strong reciprocity” and “altruistic punishment” and query his ascription of altruism. We suggest that, pace Fehr, altruism cannot be defined behaviourally because the definition of altruism must refer to the motives of actors. We also advert to certain inconsistencies in Fehr’s usage of his terms and we question his explanation of altruism in terms of ‘social preferences’.
KW - Philosophy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85044808603&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1515/auk-2005-0111
DO - 10.1515/auk-2005-0111
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 27
SP - 188
EP - 196
JO - Analyse & Kritik
JF - Analyse & Kritik
SN - 2365-9858
IS - 1
ER -