Does altruism exist?, culture, genes, and the welfare of others, David Sloan Wilson
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Does altruism exist?, culture, genes, and the welfare of others, David Sloan Wilson
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-171) and index
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non fiction
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Does altruism exist?
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bibliography
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David Sloan Wilson
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Foundational questions in science
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culture, genes, and the welfare of others
Summary
Presents arguments for the existence of altruism in nature, with surprising implications for human society
Table Of Contents
Introduction : Altruism and evolution -- Groups that work -- How altrusim evolves -- Equivalence -- From nonhumans to humans -- Psychological altruism -- Altruism and religion -- Altruism and economics -- Altruism in everyday life -- Pathological altrusim -- Planetary altruism
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adult
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Culture, genes, and the welfare of others
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