The Origins of Virtue

The Origins of Virtue
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 339
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ISBN-10 : 9780140244045
ISBN-13 : 0140244042
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Download or read book The Origins of Virtue written by Matt Ridley and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1997-10-30 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matt Ridley explores such perplexing conundrums as why, if humans are such egoistical beings, don't they behave as rational fools and forego the benefits of cooperation. He uses the findings of new research to look afresh at "Mankind".


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