Screen LibraryThe altruistic species：scientific, philosophical, and religious perspectives of human benevolence
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Templeton Foundation Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Philadelphia |
| Publication Dates: | c2007. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | x, 290 p.: ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781599471228 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1599471221 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1599471256 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781599471259 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | B822 |
| CLC: | B822.2 |
| Call Number: | B822.2/F611 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-284) and index. Altruism defined -- The perspective of psychological egoism : a sheep in wolf's clothing -- The perspective of evolutionary biology : the genetic dynamics of caring and cooperation -- Psychological perspectives : nurturing our nature -- Philosophical perspectives : altruism and the role of reason -- Religious perspectives : altruism, saints, and believers -- Cultivating our altruistic identity. |