August 29, 1994

The Moral Animal

Why We Are the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology

Investigates the evolutionary roots of human behavior, ethics, and morality, suggesting that our psychological traits and social norms have developed to enhance survival and reproductive success. Wright integrates insights from biology, anthropology, and psychology to explain how evolutionary forces have shaped our moral instincts and social interactions.

The Moral Animal

Robert Wright