Suppose I behave altruistically, because I believe that doing so will help

Suppose I behave altruistically, because I believe that doing so will help

Suppose I behave altruistically, because I believe that doing so will help create a better community for all - and because I want to live in such a community. Am I acting according to altruism or egoism? Or are the two actually compatible?

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