Edgar, T. (1975). Social interest—another view. Individual Psychologist, 12(1), 16-24.

Social interest is discussed as a universally useful cultural fiction in contrast to an innate capacity that must be developed. The meaning of this core construct of Individual Psychology is amplified by comparisons with similar issues in the religion and ethics literature. Only when the ability to identify with others, to feel empathy, and to cooperate is combined with some universally useful, ethical system does the full meaning of social interest become clear.