Why does evolutionary theory have trouble explaining how altruism works? Those making sacrifices are less likely to survive and pass on their genes. There is no evidence that genes affect our behavior, only physical traits. Altruism is too vaguely defined for biologists to tell how prevalent it is. Evolution cannot explain survival but only identify the presence of traits.
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