Psychology · 25 min
The Moral Animal
By Robert Wright
Our deepest motivations, emotions, and moral intuitions are profoundly shaped by evolutionary forces, offering a more realistic, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, view of human nature.
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Psychology
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25 min
What it is about
Evolutionary psychology, human nature, morality, decision-making
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a disconnect between your conscious intentions and your deepest impulses, this will clarify the ancient forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Robert Wright, a science journalist and author, translates complex evolutionary biology into a compelling narrative, revealing the deep, often uncomfortable, roots of human behavior and morality.
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