If Altruism Can Result in the Destruction of the Individual

question 39

Essay

If altruism can result in the destruction of the individual with altruistic genes,why does this behavior not disappear? Provide a specific example.

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Definitions:

Disjunctive

Pertaining to a logical relation that holds between two statements if at least one of them is true, most commonly represented by the "or" connective.

Hypothetical

Pertaining to a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or as a suggested point of argument.

Extended Argument

A discussion in which reasons are given in support of a conclusion, typically involving several steps or stages.

Propositions

Statements that express ideas or opinions that can be either true or false.