The Goodness Paradox by Richard W. Wrangham
The Strange Relationship Between Virtue and Violence in Human Evolution
This thought-provoking exploration delves into the dual nature of human aggression, examining why humans can exhibit both extreme violence and remarkable peacefulness. It proposes that our evolutionary history has shaped us to be both the most cooperative and the most lethal of species. By analyzing the role of self-domestication, the book argues that over time, humans have evolved to suppress reactive aggression while maintaining the capacity for proactive aggression, leading to the complex social structures and moral frameworks we see today. The narrative weaves together insights from anthropology, biology, and psychology to offer a compelling explanation of how our capacity for goodness and brutality coexist.
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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