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thumb|Placard for kindness, at the People's Climate March (2017) Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It matters enough to be studied across philosophy, religion, and psychology, suggesting it plays a meaningful role in how people relate to one another and understand themselves.
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- History
- In society
- In psychology
- Teaching kindness
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thumb|Placard for kindness, at the People's Climate March (2017) Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
It can be directed towards one's self or other people, and is present across multiple different species and cultures.
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