Human Instinct
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Publisher Description
From caveman to modern man ...
Few people doubt that humans are descended from the apes; fewer still consider, let alone accept, the psychological implications. But in truth, man not only looks, moves and breathes like an ape, he also thinks like one.
Sexual drive, survival, competition, aggression - all of our impulses are driven by our human instincts. They explain why a happily married man will fantasize about the pretty, slim, young woman sitting across from him in the tube and why thousands of people spend their week entirely focused on whether their team will win their next crucial match.
But how well do our instincts equip us for the twenty-first century? Do they help or hinder us as we deal with large anonymous cities, stressful careers, relationships and the battle of the sexes? In this fascinating book, Robert Winston takes us on a journey deep into the human mind. Along the way he takes a very personal look at the relationship between science and religion and explores those very instincts that make us human.
Customer Reviews
Great summary of contemporary research
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it presented new research in simple and interesting ways to explain humans. The mix of science, psychology, sociology, economics and politics presented to describe our instincts is endlessly fascinating and gives one a greater appreciation for, and insight into, for our personal, and our societies', complexities and workings. It was also refreshing to have an author move past the old, worn out, arguments of science versus religion and put religion and morality into the context of humanity and instinct. As an atheist who respects the value of science and religion it is nice to see that there is a far more interesting dialogue to be had and research to do (and being done) in this field.