The Invention of Altruism
| Author | : Thomas Dixon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 2008-05-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105131771813 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
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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