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The Selfish Gene
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The Selfish Gene is a 1976 popular science book by Richard Dawkins that espouses the gene-centred view of evolution. It builds upon the thesis of George Christopher Williams's Adaptation and Natural S
Original cover, with detail from the painting The Expectant Valley by the zoologist Desmond Morris
Original cover, with detail from the painting The Expectant Valley by the zoologist Desmond Morris
Altruism
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Altruism is concern for the well-being and life of others independently of personal benefit or reciprocity.
The Selfish Gene
…evolution. As such, the book is not about a particular gene that causes selfish behaviour; in fact, much of it is devoted to explaining the evolution of altruism. Dawkins says of the title that he "can readily see that it might give an inadequate impression of its contents" and in retrospect wishes he had taken…
Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action.
Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action.
An old Homo erectus who survived for years without teeth probably through its group sharing their food is regarded as an early example of altruism
An old Homo erectus who survived for years without teeth probably through its group sharing their food is regarded as an early example of altruism
Giving alms to beggar children
Giving alms to beggar children
Volunteers assist Hurricane victims at the Houston Astrodome, following Hurricane Katrina.
Volunteers assist Hurricane victims at the Houston Astrodome, following Hurricane Katrina.