Flescher, Andrew Michael, 1969-

The altruistic species scientific, philosophical, and religious perspectives of human benevolence / [electronic resource] : Andrew Michael Flescher and Daniel L. Worthen. - Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, c2007. - 1 online resource (x, 290 p.)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-284) and index.

Altruism defined -- The perspective of psychological egoism : a sheep in wolf's clothing -- The perspective of evolutionary biology : the genetic dynamics of caring and cooperation -- Psychological perspectives : nurturing our nature -- Philosophical perspectives : altruism and the role of reason -- Religious perspectives : altruism, saints, and believers -- Cultivating our altruistic identity.

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