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The Origins of Virtue

Matt Ridley

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Evolutionary psychology explains human kindness.

If you've ever pondered what drives our societal norms and acts of kindness, "The Origins of Virtue" might offer you some eye-opening perspectives. Ridley approaches human benevolence with a blend of evolutionary logic and compelling argumentation, which could give you a deeper understanding of our social behaviors. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the why behind our willingness to cooperate and be altruistic.

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The Origins of Virtue

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ISBN: 9780140244045
Author: Matt Ridley
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Science, Philosophy, Economics
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 4163 readers)

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Why are people nice to each other? What are the reasons for altruism? Matt Ridley explains how the human mind has evolved a special instinct for social exchange, offering a lucid and persuasive argument about the paradox of human benevolence.
 

Evolutionary psychology explains human kindness.

If you've ever pondered what drives our societal norms and acts of kindness, "The Origins of Virtue" might offer you some eye-opening perspectives. Ridley approaches human benevolence with a blend of evolutionary logic and compelling argumentation, which could give you a deeper understanding of our social behaviors. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the why behind our willingness to cooperate and be altruistic.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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