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Unto Others: The Evolution And Psychology Of Unselfish Behavior,New
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No Matter What We Do, However Kind Or Generous Our Deeds May Seem, A Hidden Motive Of Selfishness Lurksor So Science Has Claimed For Years. This Book, Whose Publication Promises To Be A Major Scientific Event, Tells Us Differently. In Unto Others Philosopher Elliott Sober And Biologist David Sloan Wilson Demonstrate Once And For All That Unselfish Behavior Is In Fact An Important Feature Of Both Biological And Human Nature. Their Book Provides A Panoramic View Of Altruism Throughout The Animal Kingdomfrom Selfsacrificing Parasites To Insects That Subsume Themselves In The Superorganism Of A Colony To The Human Capacity For Selflessnesseven As It Explains The Evolutionary Sense Of Such Behavior.Explaining How Altruistic Behavior Can Evolve By Natural Selection, This Book Finally Gives Credence To The Idea Of Group Selection That Was Originally Proposed By Darwin But Denounced As Heretical In The 1960S. With Their Account Of This Controversy, Sober And Wilson Offer A Detailed Case Study Of Scientific Change As Well As An Indisputable Argument For Group Selection As A Legitimate Theory In Evolutionary Biology.Unto Others Also Takes A Novel Evolutionary Approach In Explaining The Ultimate Psychological Motives Behind Unselfish Human Behavior. Developing A Theory Of The Proximate Mechanisms That Most Likely Evolved To Motivate Adaptive Helping Behavior, Sober And Wilson Show How People And Perhaps Other Species Evolved The Capacity To Care For Others As A Goal In Itself.A Truly Interdisciplinary Work That Blends Biology, Philosophy, Psychology, And Anthropology, This Book Will Permanently Change Not Just Our View Of Selfless Behavior But Also Our Understanding Of Many Issues In Evolutionary Biology And The Social Sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Unto Others'? A: The main theme of 'Unto Others' is the exploration of unselfish behavior in both biological and human contexts, arguing against the idea that all actions are driven by selfish motives.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Unto Others' are philosopher Elliott Sober and biologist David Sloan Wilson.
- Q: What is the significance of altruism according to the book? A: The book highlights altruism as a crucial aspect of evolution, providing a comprehensive overview of how such behavior has emerged across different species, including humans.
- Q: How does the book approach the concept of group selection? A: The book defends the idea of group selection as a legitimate evolutionary theory, addressing historical controversies and demonstrating its importance in understanding altruism.
- Q: What disciplines does 'Unto Others' integrate? A: The book integrates insights from biology, philosophy, psychology, and anthropology to provide a multifaceted understanding of unselfish behavior.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains functional.
- Q: How many pages does 'Unto Others' have? A: The book contains 406 pages.
- Q: When was 'Unto Others' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Unto Others' is a paperback.
- Q: What does the book suggest about the psychological motives behind unselfish behavior? A: The authors propose a theory regarding the proximate mechanisms that evolved to motivate adaptive helping behavior, suggesting that caring for others can be an intrinsic goal.