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Unto Others: The Evolution And Psychology Of Unselfish Behavior,Used
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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 focus of the book 'Unto Others'? A: The book focuses on the evolution and psychology of unselfish behavior, arguing that altruism is a significant aspect of both biological and human nature.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Unto Others'? A: The book is authored by philosopher Elliott Sober and biologist David Sloan Wilson.
- Q: What topics does 'Unto Others' cover? A: It covers various topics including altruism in the animal kingdom, the concept of group selection in evolution, and the psychological motives behind human unselfish behavior.
- Q: Is 'Unto Others' suitable for readers interested in social sciences? A: Yes, the book offers an interdisciplinary approach that combines insights from biology, philosophy, psychology, and anthropology, making it relevant for social science enthusiasts.
- Q: How many pages does 'Unto Others' have? A: The book has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Unto Others' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1998.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Unto Others'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does 'Unto Others' provide evidence for group selection theory? A: Yes, the authors present a detailed case for group selection as a legitimate theory in evolutionary biology, challenging previous dismissals of this concept.