Moral Origins
- Synopsis
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Boehm (anthropology and biological science, U. of Southern California) explores different facets of moral behavior and human sociobiology to present an evolutionary account of altruism, shame, and virtue. Specific issues include how natural selection bears on generosity in both kin and extra-kin contexts, how we learn to police deviant behaviors in ourselves and others, the evolutionary success of egalitarian communities, social selection as "purposeful" natural selection, egotism, and reciprocity. A final chapter speculates on humanity and its future viability after several centuries that show a marked decline in sociality. Boehm writes for an intelligent lay audience rather than for specialists. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780465029198
- Publisher:
- Basic Books
- Date of Addition:
- 09/13/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Christopher Boehm
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
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Nonfiction,
Psychology,
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics,
Philosophy
- Grade Levels:
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College Freshman
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
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