Summary | Excerpt | Reviews | Beyond the book | Readalikes | Genres & Themes | Author Bio
How a Selfish Ape Invented a New Moral Code
Book Reviewed by:
Grace Graham-Taylor
Buy This Book
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Everyone, at some point in their life, has probably heard some variation on this old adage. It is present in all the major world religions. As a moral imperative, it is difficult to argue with, even if some philosophers have tried. Perhaps the reason why it seems so unquestionable is that it is the linguistic expression of an ancient survival tactic, one that has been so successful that it has become ingrained in our evolutionary psychology. Kindness to strangers, as Michael E. McCullough explains in his new book, has a very long history, one that is inextricably linked to the endurance of our species.
Initially, a cynic might balk at such a commendatory assessment of the human race. Suspend your judgment. McCullough is social scientist, not a philosopher. Although he writes with the disarming alacrity of a born optimist, The ...
BookBrowse's reviews and "beyond the book" articles are part of the many benefits of membership and, thus, are generally only available to subscribers, including individual members and patrons of libraries that subscribe.
Join TodayBecome a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten.
Smalltime
by Russell Shorto
Family secrets emerge as a best-selling author dives into the history of the mob in small-town America.
Reader ReviewsThe Lost Apothecary
by Sarah Penner
A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary.
Reader ReviewsBand of Sisters
by Lauren Willig
"A crackling portrayal of everyday American heroines…A triumph."
— Fiona Davis
Visitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. Full access is for members only.
Your guide toexceptional books
BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.