Human Morality and Sociality

Evolutionary and Comparative Perspectives

Christophe Boesch author Henrik Hogh-Olesen author Leda Cosmides author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:9th Dec '09

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This is a diverse title which provides direct insights from leading experts in the field. There are few books with a specific focus on morality and social behaviours from an evolutionary psychology perspective and this reader fills a gap in the literature'. - Dr James Stiller, Nottingham Trent University

Human nature is enigmatic. de Waal, this fascinating interdisciplinary reader draws on evolutionary and comparative perspectives, and is essential reading for any students interested in the unique characteristics that define humanity and society.
Human nature is enigmatic. Are we cruel, selfish creatures or good merciful Samaritans? This book takes you on a journey into the complexities of human mind and kind, from altruism, sharing, and large-scale cooperation, to cheating, distrust, and warfare. What are the building blocks of morality and sociality?

Featuring contributions from leading researchers, such as Christophe Boesch, Leda Cosmides and John Tooby, Azar Gat, Dennis Krebs, Ara Norenzayan, and Frans B. M. de Waal, this fascinating interdisciplinary reader draws on evolutionary and comparative perspectives, and is essential reading for any students interested in the unique characteristics that define humanity and society.

'This is a diverse title which provides direct insights from leading experts in the field. There are few books with a specific focus on morality and social behaviours from an evolutionary psychology perspective and this reader fills a gap in the literature'. - Dr James Stiller, Nottingham Trent University

ISBN: 9780230238008

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 438g

280 pages