benevolence
benevolence by dog December 8, 2003
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benevolence
(buh-nev-uh-luhns)
1. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness.
2. an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
1. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness.
2. an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
1. The man acted with benevolence toward the homeless.
2. The woman gave the starving dog some food.
2. The woman gave the starving dog some food.
benevolence by lovehorses94 October 17, 2008
Benevolence
Benevolence by Jim Beans slow Brother Garth February 18, 2011
Benevolence
"For you to be free you need to be constrained." "I'm a neuroscientust" "I'm an evolutionary biologist."
Hym "Hey! Look at that! Jesus accused them of the same thing I accused YOU of doing! I'm like a Jesus! Pretend that isn't why I'm not being given credit. Seriously! And isn't THAT how you've framed YOURSELF!? A Martyr for free speech? I never did that! I actually EXPLICITLY quoted MasterShake from Aqua Team Hunger Force (The most narcissistic character in the history of television) in saying that 'I'm about ME' and that 'I care only about 1 thing (the thing that people are doing to me)' I've never misrepresented myself at all. Ever. And told the complete truth about myself. Me taking the time to appeal to what little reason you're capable of is an act of shear benevolence. I could have just hammered a retard. Probably should have. But, alas... You're not making a great case for yourself."
Benevolence by Hym Iam March 6, 2024
Secondary Benevolence
A sadly common by-product in our society: Good deeds are done, but not by your friendly neighbourhood Samaritan...these benevolent acts, though possibly benefiting the intended benefactor, are in fact selfish acts; the primary reason and REAL intention behind the act is to improve the status/image/reputation of the person committing them, the "benefactor". Their primary reason in being benevolent is to increase their own image in the eyes of others; the benevolence is secondary to them, an added bonus.
Adele wants to be recognised in the community. She wants fodder for facebook posts and tweets, to be able to post how much she is doing for the community, and why can't more people be like her, LOOK at ME, LOOK at ME!! All this, so that she can in turn receive countless posts on her wall, exclaiming how great she is, how much she does for the community, how more people should, indeed, be like her. She creates a fundraising event for 'insert community project here' and proceeds to collect some monies for said charity. Monies are collected and donated, all in the public domain, and the charity benefits, but the primary intention of this benefactor was improving self-image, and benevolence was secondary - secondary benevolence.
Secondary Benevolence by calidomo January 14, 2014
salty benevolence
The good deed of sharing male ejaculate with a worthy female partner in an act of the purest charity.
Bill: Dude I came all over Angie's tits and she loved it.
Matt: She sees the true beauty of your salty benevolence
Matt: She sees the true beauty of your salty benevolence
salty benevolence by murphquake August 20, 2009
Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy
The logical error of assuming people act honestly, ethically, or transparently without evidence, ignoring that self-interest, incentives, and deception often influence behavior. Accepting statements or actions at face value without considering motives is the Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.
Examples Illustrating the Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy:
1. Law Enforcement:
Police at a crime scene operate under the assumption of malice or self-interest, not automatic honesty. Ignoring human self-interest in these situations would be dangerous and illogical.
2. Sports / Entertainment:
In the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, assuming the bout wasn’t rigged just because they denied it ignores possible financial or strategic incentives, making this a clear Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.
3. Everyday Life / Buying Items:
Buying a “cheap” iPad or concert tickets on Craigslist without checking could leave you with a fake or broken product. Verifying items before purchase follows the assumption of malice, showing why assuming honesty is a fallacy.
Examples Illustrating the Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy:
1. Law Enforcement:
Police at a crime scene operate under the assumption of malice or self-interest, not automatic honesty. Ignoring human self-interest in these situations would be dangerous and illogical.
2. Sports / Entertainment:
In the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, assuming the bout wasn’t rigged just because they denied it ignores possible financial or strategic incentives, making this a clear Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.
3. Everyday Life / Buying Items:
Buying a “cheap” iPad or concert tickets on Craigslist without checking could leave you with a fake or broken product. Verifying items before purchase follows the assumption of malice, showing why assuming honesty is a fallacy.
1. “Thinking a stranger handing you a USB drive is safe to plug in? That’s the Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy—people can have hidden motives.”
2. “Believing every politician is telling the truth during a campaign speech is a classic Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.”
3. “Assuming your roommate would never eat your leftovers without asking? That’s textbook Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.”
2. “Believing every politician is telling the truth during a campaign speech is a classic Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.”
3. “Assuming your roommate would never eat your leftovers without asking? That’s textbook Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy.”
Assumption of Benevolence Fallacy by QuestingPalm August 24, 2025