Book Club Meetup: Robert Wright's The Moral Animal

Dr. Alexander Nussbaum, an expert on evolutionary psychology will be leading our discussion THE MORAL ANIMAL: Why We Are the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology by Robert Wright Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve womenÂÂ's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. New Republic senior editor WrightÂÂ's account of the latest trends in Darwinian theory unravels the evolutionary logic behind subjects ranging ranging from friendship and romance to xenophobia and sibling rivalry. Wright suggests the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politicsÂÂ-as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies. The Moral Animal is an accessible introduction to the science of evolutionary psychology and how it explains many aspects of human nature. Unlike many books on the topic,which focus on abstractions like kin selection, this book focuses on Darwinian explanations of why we are the way we areÂÂ-emotionally and morally. Wright deals particularly well with explaining the reasons for the stereotypical dynamics of the three big ÂÂ"SÂÂ'sÂÂ": sex, siblings, and society. ÂÂ- Paperback Join us even if you havenÂÂ't finished reading. The SHSNY Book Club is open to all ... and free! Every SHSNY Book Club Meet is a Book Swap, too. Bring the books gathering dust on your shelves and take your pick of other readersÂÂ' castaways. The leftovers? Donated to the Library.