利他主义是作为利己主义、个人主义的对立理论而出现的。但由于利己主义是西方社会长期盛行的伦理价值观，这难免使利他主义思想及其传播受到影响。真正从理论上研究利他主义的是当代西方学者在宗教学、伦理学、法学领域以外的新论述。本文提供这方面的一些资料，供研究者参考? Altruism emerges as the antagonistic theory of egoism and individualism. However, since egoism is the long-standing ethical value of Western society, it is inevitable that altruism and its spread will be affected. A truly theoretical study of altruism is a new account of contemporary Western scholars outside the realms of religion, ethics and jurisprudence. This article provides some information in this area, for researchers reference?