Are There Any Unselfish Acts?

People can still do kind, selfless things for other people without expecting a benefit or anything in return. Selflessness still exists. ... If an act is theoretically truly altruistic, the receiver benefits while the person doing the action doesn't even consider their own situation.

Is there such thing as an unselfish act?

There is no such thing as a completely selfless act.

What is an example of a selfless act?

An example of selfless is a mother's devotion to her child causing her to always puts the child's needs first, before her own. Devoted to others' welfare or interests and not one's own; unselfish; altruistic. ... Showing or prompted by unselfishness or altruism; self-sacrificing. A selfless act.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.