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Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields,The Brighter Side of Human Naturemakes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression. This lively refutation of cynical assumptions about our species considers the nature of empathy and the causes of war, why we (incorrectly) explain all behavior in terms of self-interest, and how we can teach children to care.Kohn, Alfie is the author of 'Brighter Side of Human Nature Altruism and Empathy in Everyday Life' with ISBN 9780465007585 and ISBN 0465007589.
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