The Altruistic Species Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Perspectives of Human Benevolence |
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| Author:
| Flescher, Andrew Michael
Worthen, Daniel L. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59947-122-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2007 |
| Publisher: | Templeton Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $37.95 |
Book Description:
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The Altruistic Species reinvigorates the debate over the prevalence of selfless motivation in human behavior--whether it is a rare or ubiquitous phenomenon--something considered exceptional or a capacity that members of any community could potentially develop. This noteworthy interdisciplinary examination of altruism balances science, virtue theory, and theology. It is ideal for ethics, human behavior, and evolutionary biology courses as an educational resource for other...
More Description The Altruistic Species reinvigorates the debate over the prevalence of selfless motivation in human behavior--whether it is a rare or ubiquitous phenomenon--something considered exceptional or a capacity that members of any community could potentially develop. This noteworthy interdisciplinary examination of altruism balances science, virtue theory, and theology. It is ideal for ethics, human behavior, and evolutionary biology courses as an educational resource for other multidisciplinary studies and interested lay readers.