Robert Kurzban: 2 books
Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite
Evolution and the Modular Mind
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2011
We're all hypocrites. Why? Hypocrisy is the natural state of the human mind.
Robert Kurzban shows us that the key to understanding our behavioral inconsistencies lies in understanding the mind's design. The human mind consists of many specialized units designed by the process of evolution by...
The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind
How Self-Interest Shapes Our Opinions and Why We Won't Admit It
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2014
When it comes to politics, we often perceive our own beliefs as fair and socially beneficial, while seeing opposing views as merely self-serving. But in fact most political views are governed by self-interest, even if we usually don't realize it. Challenging our fiercely held notions about what motivates...