Bibliograph

The altruistic brain, how we are naturally good, Donald W. Pfaff, PhD ; with Sandra Sherman

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The altruistic brain, how we are naturally good, Donald W. Pfaff, PhD ; with Sandra Sherman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The altruistic brain

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

875629963

Responsibility statement

Donald W. Pfaff, PhD ; with Sandra Sherman

Sub title

how we are naturally good

Table Of Contents

The biological/evolutionary roots of altruism -- Altruistic brain theory introduced -- Primary neuroscience research underlying each step of altruistic brain theory -- Neural and hormonal mechanisms that promote prosocial behaviors once the moral decision is made -- New neuroscience research : the theory's link to an ethical universal -- How altruistic brain theory changes our perceptions of ourselves and of altruism -- Why the altruistic brain matters : its significance to addressing individuals' bad behavior -- Multiplier effect : from bad to worse in a social setting -- No easy answers ... but no pessimism either

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