Morality in Nature

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No. I would throw myself in front
of a speeding vehicle if it meant I
could save my child from being hit.

But would you do it for a second cousin?

I have a young second cousin, we'll call
her "Sam". Sam has recently become
engaged to her wonderful boyfriend of
nine years. I am not close with Sam,
but I would say that I am fond of her. She has
a bright future ahead of her. She is smart,
well educated, attractive and confident. I
am not sure how I would rerspond if
I were in a position where her life were
in eminent danger, and I, by intervening
would be killed while saving her life. My reflex
would be to attempt to save her. My intent
would be to avoid harm myself as well.