The Heart of Altruism
| Author | : Kristen Renwick Monroe |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1998-07-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780691058474 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0691058474 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (474 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Heart of Altruism by : Kristen Renwick Monroe
Download or read book The Heart of Altruism written by Kristen Renwick Monroe and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998-07-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is all human behavior based on self-interest? Many social and biological theories would argue so, but such a perspective does not explain the many truly heroic acts committed by people willing to risk their lives to help others. Kristen Monroe boldly lays the groundwork for a social theory toward altruism by examining the experiences described by altruists themselves.