Essential Building Blocks of Human Nature (PDF)

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Ulrich FreyUlrich Frey

* Synthesizes the essence of human nature by combining the knowledge from many different fields of science
• Answers fundamental questions about human nature
• Provides a thorough summary of human evolution
• Has implications for a new image of humanity
• Sheds light on controversial issues including free will and religion Represents a synthesis of sociobiological findings To understand why we humans are as we are, it is necessary to look at the essential building blocks that comprise our nature. The foundations of this structure are our evolutionary origins as primates and our social roots. Upon these rest features such as our emotions, language and aesthetic preferences, with our self-perceptions, self-deceptions and thirst for knowledge right at the top. The unifying force holding these blocks together is evolutionary theory. Evolution provides a deeper understanding of human nature and, in particular, of the common roots of these different perspectives. To build a reliable and coherent model of man, leading authors from fields as diverse as primatology, anthropology, neurobiology and philosophy have joined forces to present essays each describing their own expert perspective. Together they provide a convincing and complete picture of our own human nature.

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