- Category: Books » Science » Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Format: Hardcover Learn more about the Hardcover format using Tower WIKI.
- Number of Pages: 352
- ISBN: 039306512X
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112157903
- Release Date: January 11, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #144377 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #2725 in Science (See Top 100 Science Bestsellers)
- #36 in Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology (See Top 100 Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Born to Be Good" by Dacher Keltner to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Born to Be Good"Browse more products related to "Dacher Keltner"Review"Turning the conventional view of Darwin on its head, Keltner argues that human beings have survived as a species, and have gained dominion over the planet, because we have managed to control our most destructive and hostile impulses and instead have been rewarded for protecting one another, helping one another, being kind to one another. " "[Keltner] uses a broad range of jokey, playful examples to illustrate an intriguing central thesis: that laughing, blushing, touching, teasing, loving, empathizing and other not-very-scientific-seeming subjects can be methodically analyzed in terms of their importance to our survival." Publisher's note"An optimistic assessment of humanity's biological predisposition for goodness draws on scientific findings, personal narrative, and eastern philosophy to explain how positive emotions are a key component of ethical action, the establishment of cooperative societies, and living a happy life. 40,000 first printing." AnnotationCombining the "law of attraction" with the "law of natural selection," Dacher Keltner reports that humans are biologically biased towards affirmative thoughts and actions. He analyzes the anatomy of the human face, to show that the muscles are aligned and designed to easily produce smiles and giggles, and explains the evolutionary purpose of touching and hugging. He also reveals that we are neurologically wired for optimism, as evidenced by the feelings of warmth and satisfaction that follow a good deed. The best news of all is that the process of positive evolution will naturally be accelerated as more and more people become conscious of the natural benevolence of these behaviors. If You Enjoy "Born to Be Good (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Born to Be Good (Hardcover)" by Dacher Keltner (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology Bestsellers
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