Unselfishness

Topic: Unselfishness
Introduction
Attention gainer
No one can exist as a solitary individual.
Credibility statement
Human beings exist within a dimension that includes other people having distinctively different abilities. If one were to possess all the necessary features to live as an individual rather than within a group of individuals, then selfishness would have hardly featured as a vice, somewhat, as a characteristics essential for one’s survival.
Relevancy statement
The society is structured in a manner that we all need each other, and the act of selfishness portrays ones as being against the interest of others. On the other hand, unselfishness is categorized as one of the essential virtues that leaves one fulfilled and benefiting from other people.
Preview main Idea
We all exist in a world where people have diverse needs, race, color, abilities, and skills. Unselfishness ensures that our neighbors contribute their unique talents or privileges in making the rest of the society to live a comfortable and more fulfilling life.
Transition
Unselfishness, therefore, leads to the mutual benefit of everyone as people exists with different abilities which when all combined ensure the survival of humankind.
Body
Main idea
The significance and mutual benefit of unselfishness are well illustrated by the concept of marriage in the society.
Supporting element 1
According to Demarco (1), when couples give themselves to each other unselfishly, their souls expand. As a result, the unselfish relationship they have becomes an added advantage when facing life challenges which would have otherwise been difficult when one existed alone.

Supporting element 2
Clulow (9-11) explains that the basic unit of the society is family and is created and sustained by the unselfishness that exists between couples. Selfishness results in cases of divorce and family disputes which in the end cause families to split.
Supporting element 3
People need each other in all aspects of life. Sharot (4) elaborates on this concept stating that importance of unselfishness in establishing lasting relationships where individuals benefit from the input of each other. Such connections form the basis of marriage where both couples play a significant role in establishing and maintaining their relationship.
Transition
Unselfishness forms the basis of human survival and the ability of people to create healthy and mutually benefiting bonds.
Conclusion
Summary of the main idea
In summary, an unselfish society thrives as a result of mutual benefit people get from each other. We cannot exist as single entities as we need each other different abilities to survive. Marriages are built on unselfishness and results in mutual benefits and ensure the survival of each partner through hardships.
Memorable closing
Existing as a person, we can rule the stars; otherwise, as an individual, we are bound to live as slaves to the stars.
Reference 1
Clulow, Christopher. “Rethinking marriage.” Rethinking Marriage. Routledge, 2018. 9-25.
Reference 2
Demarco, Donald. “The Virtue of Unselfishness.” Catholic Education Resource Center, www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-virtue-of-unselfishness.html.
Reference 3
Sharot, Stephen. “Love, Marriage and Class.” Love and Marriage across Social Classes in American Cinema. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, 2017. 1-19.