The altruistic species : scientific, philosophical, and religious perspectives of human benevolence / Andrew Michael Flescher and Daniel Worthen.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, c2007.Description: x, 290 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1599471221 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 1599471256 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9781599471228 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9781599471259 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 171.8 22 F631a
LOC classification:
  • BJ 1474 .F54 2007
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Tantur Ecumenical Institute Library Main Collection (Lower Floor) 171.8 F631a (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SS001004526

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.

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