I believe that all human actions are born of self-interest (even 'selfless' acts

I believe that all human actions are born of self-interest (even 'selfless' acts

I believe that all human actions are born of self-interest (even 'selfless' acts are committed in order to assuage guilt or obtain approval from others). Do any great thinkers agree with this most cynical proposition? Is there any such thing as genuine altruism?

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