The Kindness of Strangers
How a Selfish Ape Invented a New Moral Code
Michael E. McCullough
Discover the history of human goodness and learn how crises have shaped our moral thinking in The Kindness of Strangers. Psychologist Michael McCullough offers a fresh perspective on how humans evolved to care about others, dispelling previous theories about an evolved moral sense. From the nomadic age to modern challenges like climate change and nationalism, McCullough reveals how moral invention and reason drove humanity's survival. Gain insight into adapting our moral thinking and surviving future challenges.
Fecha de publicación
2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
Calificación de Goodreads
3.82
ISBN
9780465064748
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2020-10-27T17:55:17.000Z
Highly recommended. My blurb:
"This fascinating and wide-ranging book presents a new theory of why we are kind to strangers. ... This is a controversial book, but McCullough’s arguments are smart, clear, and ultimately persuasive." – fuente