Altruism.

Altruism.

Explaining the idea of altruism, this book explores how we have come to be altruistic, and considers why it is important to remain altruistic in order maintain the fragile fabric of human society. It surveys the history of the concept of altruism and examines it from a variety of disciplinary perspe...

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Main Author: Scott, Niall
Other Authors: Seglow, Jonathan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Maidenhead : McGraw-Hill International (UK) Ltd., 2007.
Subjects:
Altruism.
Altruism > History.
Altruism
Philosophy.
Ethics.
Philosophy & Religion.
History
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Summary:Explaining the idea of altruism, this book explores how we have come to be altruistic, and considers why it is important to remain altruistic in order maintain the fragile fabric of human society. It surveys the history of the concept of altruism and examines it from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including moral philosophy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (161 pages)
ISBN:9780335235261
0335235263
1281331260
9781281331267
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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