Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life

Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life

â‚¬Å“A landmark book in the science of emotions and its implications for ethics and human universals.â‚¬Ââ‚¬â€¢Library Journal, starred review
In this startling study of human emotion, Dacher Keltner investigates an unanswered question of human evolution: If humans are hardwired to lead lives that are â‚¬Å“nasty, brutish, and short,â‚¬Â why have we evolved with positive emotions like gratitude, amusement, awe, and compassion that promote ethical action and cooperative societies? Illustrated with more than fifty photographs of human emotions, Born to Be Good takes us on a journey through scientific discovery, personal narrative, and Eastern philosophy. Positive emotions, Keltner finds, lie at the core of human nature and shape our everyday behaviorâ‚¬â€¢and they just may be the key to understanding how we can live our lives better. 60 photos
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 60 photos
ReleaseDate 2009-10-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393337136

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