Why do people do good deeds?

Altruism makes us feel good about ourselves, it makes other people respect us more, or it might (so far as we believe) increase our chances of getting into heaven. read more

In general, people do what they like and they generally like what they see around them. And what our elders and society teach us. So if it's good, we do good deeds. I'd like to quote the Darth Vader here. "Evil is just a perception." So you're doing good is from your frame of reference. It isn't exactly what others might think. read more

Only in recent years have researchers explored the scientific underpinnings of the notion that "doing good" is indeed a good thing -- and precisely why it is good for us. Indeed, many scientific disciplines -- evolution, genetics, human development, neurology, social science, and positive psychology-- are at the heart of this investigation, says Post. read more

Whether you call it random acts of kindness, paying it forward, or good deeds, they are very powerful. That is why almost every religion and culture values and rewards the performance of good deeds. There are many benefits to doing good deeds. read more