Altruism Quote by Andrew Ryan
“Altruism is the root of all Wickedness”
About This Quote
Source Game: BioShock, 2007
Altruism is portrayed as a source of moral corruption in a dystopian society.
In simple terms: Helping others is seen as dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind kindness.
Themes
morality
power
corruption
Mood
cynical
dark
thoughtful
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- ethical debate
- character study
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is altruism always harmful?
- Can selfishness be justified?
A Different Perspective
It ignores contexts where altruism benefits communities.
![“[Altruism] is a moral system which holds that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the sole justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is his highest moral duty, value and virtue. This is the moral base of collectivism, of all dictatorships.” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f16/ayn-rand-59_altruism_altruism-is-a-moral-system-which-holds-t_311034.jpg)
