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The Origins of Virtue

Human Instincts and the Evolution of Cooperation

Matt Ridley

Explore the origins of human trust and virtue with this fascinating study that challenges our assumptions about self-interest and cooperation. Written by a zoologist and former American editor of the Economist, this book delves into recent studies and scientific breakthroughs to shed light on the evolution of our cooperative instincts. With wit and brilliance, the author examines how our natural selfish behavior can actually benefit ourselves and others through the exchange of favors. This thought-provoking analysis is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of human behavior.
Publish Date
1998-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
1998-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1997
Goodreads Rating
4.03
ISBN
9780140264456
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2015-03-21T22:08:00.000Z
@leonjohnstone And everything by @mattwridley is worth reading - Genome, Red Queen, Origin of Virtue, etc.      source
I think three or four of my top 20 books of all time are all this author's.      source