"What is the biological reason for gossip?
For laughter? For the creation of art?
Why do dogs have curly tails?
What can microbes tell us about morality?"
These and many other questions are tackled by renowned evolutionist
David Sloan Wilson in this witty and groundbreaking new book. With
stories that entertain as much as they inform, Wilson outlines the
basic principles of evolution and shows how, properly understood,
they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the
origin of life to the nature of religion. Now everyone can move
beyond the sterile debates about creationism and intelligent design
to share Darwin's panoramic view of animal and human life,
seamlessly connected to each other.
Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about dinosaurs and
human origins, but about why all species behave as they do--from
beetles that devour their own young, to bees that function as a
collective brain, to dogs that are smarter in some respects than
our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary principles are
also the foundation for humanity's capacity for symbolic thought,
culture, and morality.
In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin's grand
theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns
thoughtful, provocative, and daringly funny, Evolution for Everyone
addresses some of the deepest philosophical and social issues of
this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding of
human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to
improve that world.
"From the Hardcover edition."
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