[cglee]

The things you mention are a means to an end. Altruism is an end in itself. That's why we're alive. It's not to own more property.

[javert]

> Altruism is an end in itself.

Prove it formally.

I can formally prove that it's not, so I'm just saying this to get you to think about what that would entail and reflect on how supportable your claim is.