What Is the Difference Between Civil Courage and Altruism

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between civil courage and altruism?

• A) Altruistic acts are more likely to involve risking physical harm.
• B) Acts of civil courage are more likely to involve risking physical harm.
• C) Altruism is characterized by a feeling of empathy, but civil courage is motivated by feeling of moral obligation.
• D) Altruism is characterized by a desire to help another person, whereas civil courage is motivated by a desire to maintain peace and order.

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