Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal : |
McCullough Michael E.
(Auteur) |
Format : |
Livre |
Langue : |
anglais |
Titre complet : |
Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael E. McCullough |
Publié : |
San Francisco, CA :
Jossey-Bass
, cop. 2008
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Description matérielle : |
1 vol. (XIX-298 p.) |
Contenu : |
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness. Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature. Revenge is a problem : counting the costs. Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses. The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation. Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness. The forgiveness instinct. The forgiving brain. To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen. From neurons to nations. Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge. Homo ignoscens |
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