The Invention of Altruism

The Invention of Altruism
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Total Pages : 448
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105131771813
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Book Synopsis The Invention of Altruism by : Thomas Dixon

Download or read book The Invention of Altruism written by Thomas Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores how Victorian philosophers, scientists, clergymen, and novelists debated the meaning of the new term 'altruism'. Including a reappraisal of Charles Darwin's ideas and insights into the rise of popular socialism, this study is highly relevant to contemporary debates about altruism, evolution, religion, and ethics.


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