By Judith Lichtenberg October 19, 2010 5:17 pm October 19, 2010 5:17 pm The Stone is a forum for contemporary philosophers and other thinkers on issues both timely and timeless. Who could doubt the existence of altruism? True, news stories of malice and greed abound. But all around us we see evidence of human beings sacrificing themselves and doing good for others. Remember Wesley Autrey? On Jan.
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