If forgiveness is being good to those who are not good to the forgiver, then what is the difference between forgiveness and altruism as moral virtues?
Both forgiveness and altruism are centered on generosity toward others. A major Specific Difference (to use an Aristotelian term) between the two is that forgiveness always takes place in the context of being treated unjustly by others. Altruism, in contrast, usually takes place toward others in need who did not act unjustly toward the one who generously gives. As examples, altruism occurs when a person gives funds to a charity or gives some funds to a person without a home.
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