Previous studies have shown that the consideration of self-interest in
charitable behavior will reduce the level of philanthropy and lead individuals to act in
a more selfish direction. However, many practical examples show that the participation
of self-interest can influence the philanthropic decisions of individuals, thus making
them more likely to engage in pro-social behaviors such as philanthropy. Introduced
in this paper the relationship between self-interest and philanthropy, reviews the
researches of the predecessors in self-interests, and analysis the self-interest by
changing the Angle of philanthropy, with material, social, and emotional three factors
impact on philanthropy, points out that the self-interest influence philanthropy is not
only a negative, negative, can also be charity to play an active and positive role. Future
research can further explore the psychological mechanism, boundary conditions and
intervention means of self-interest in promoting charity behavior, find more direct
and effective manipulation methods, and expand the physiological mechanism of selfinterest
in influencing charity behavior.