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Routledge - The Solitary Self: Darwin and the Selfish Gene

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Explore the complexities of human motivation with The Solitary Self: Darwin and the Selfish Gene by renowned philosopher Mary Midgley. This book examines our moral constitution and challenges modern views that attempt to reduce all human behavior to simple self-interest. Midgley provides a deep analysis of how recent neo-Darwinian thought and the selfish gene concept, while potentially illuminating, fail to provide a realistic account of human psychology. By returning to the original writings of Charles Darwin, Midgley demonstrates that the reductive individualism often labeled as Darwinism does not actually stem from Darwin himself. Instead, she traces these ideas back to a wider Hobbesian tradition. This work is essential for readers interested in evolutionary psychology and the philosophical debate surrounding how we understand the human mind and our social nature. It offers a thoughtful critique of one-sided accounts of human motives, providing a more nuanced perspective on the forces that drive us.

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Challenge reductive views of human psychology that claim all motivation stems from self-interest.

Examine the differences between true Darwinism and the modern selfish gene theory.

Gain insight from philosopher Mary Midgley as she analyzes our moral constitution.

Discover how original Darwinian writings differ from contemporary neo-Darwinian thought.

Understand the connection between reductive individualism and the Hobbesian tradition.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138169293
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Schools of Thought > Evolutionary Psychology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 February 2016
Listed Since: 23 January 2016

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