Altruism

Explaining the idea of altruism, this book explores how we have come to be altruistic, and considers why it is important to remain altruistic in order maintain the fragile fabric of human society. It surveys the history of the concept of altruism and examines it from a variety of disciplinary perspe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Scott, Niall (-)
Otros Autores: Seglow, Jonathan
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Maidenhead : McGraw-Hill Education 2007.
Edición:1st ed
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  • Front cover; Half title; Series editor; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Chapter 1 Altruism: a brief history; Chapter 2 Altruism, motives and morality; Chapter 3 Altruism and evolution; Chapter 4 The altruistic personality; Chapter 5 Altruism, giving and welfare; Chapter 6 Altruism: fundamental for a human future; Bibliography; Index; Back cover