Ranked #3 in Evolutionary Psychology, Ranked #17 in Evolution — see more rankings.
Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics--as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies. Illustrations. less
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Reid Hoffman CEO/LinkedInRecommends this book
Ryan Holiday AuthorThis is probably the definitive beginner text on evolutionary psychology and one of the easiest to get into. It’s a little depressing at first, realizing how ruthless many of our so called “good” feelings are. But then you realize that truth is better than ignorance, and you emerge seeing the world as it truly is for the first time. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Moral Animal: Why We Are the Way We Are is ranked in the following categories:
- #79 in Anthropology
- #85 in Biology
- #50 in Ethics
- #81 in Genetics
- #96 in Human Nature
- #26 in Morality
- #36 in Morals
- #97 in Psychology