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    Challenges→Psychological altruism does not entail biological altruism.

    Therefore psychological altruism toward kin cannot be cleanly separated from biological altruism because the biological function partially constitutes what the psychological state is a desire for.

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    Biological function(as used in evolutionary biology and philosophy of biology)
    The purpose or role that evolution designed a trait or behavior to serve—like how a heart's biological function is to pump blood.
    Constitute(metaphysics)
    To be the parts or components that make up something—like how ingredients constitute a cake.
    Kin(as used in biology and genetics)
    Blood relatives—family members who share your genes, like parents, siblings, and cousins.
    Psychological altruism(The philosophically relevant concept in the debate between egoism and altruism.)
    The possession of ultimate desires directed at fostering the welfare of others, as opposed to desires that are purely self-directed.
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    (Contrasted with vernacular altruism requiring conscious intent)
    Altruism defined in terms of fitness consequences, not motivating intentions.

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