The Rational Animal
Title | The Rational Animal PDF eBook |
Author | Douglas T. Kenrick |
Publisher | Basic Books (AZ) |
Total Pages | 290 |
Release | 2013-09-10 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0465032427 |
Why do three out of four professional football players go bankrupt? How can illiterate jungle dwellers pass a test that tricks Harvard philosophers? And why do billionaires work so hard—only to give their hard-earned money away? When it comes to making decisions, the classic view is that humans are eminently rational. But growing evidence suggests instead that our choices are often irrational, biased, and occasionally even moronic. Which view is right—or is there another possibility? In this animated tour of the inner workings of the mind, psychologist Douglas T. Kenrick and business professor Vladas Griskevicius challenge the prevailing views of decision making, and present a new alternative grounded in evolutionary science. By connecting our modern behaviors to their ancestral roots, they reveal that underneath our seemingly foolish tendencies is an exceptionally wise system of decision making. From investing money to choosing a job, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, our choices are driven by deep-seated evolutionary goals. Because each of us has multiple evolutionary goals, though, new research reveals something radical—there’s more than one “you” making decisions. Although it feels as if there is just one single “self” inside your head, your mind actually contains several different subselves, each one steering you in a different direction when it takes its turn at the controls. The Rational Animal will transform the way you think about decision making. And along the way, you’ll discover the intimate connections between ovulating strippers, Wall Street financiers, testosterone-crazed skateboarders, Steve Jobs, Elvis Presley, and you.
Rational Animals
Title | Rational Animals PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Okrent |
Publisher | Ohio University Press |
Total Pages | 241 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0821417436 |
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The Rational Animal
Title | The Rational Animal PDF eBook |
Author | Douglas T. Kenrick |
Publisher | Basic Books |
Total Pages | 288 |
Release | 2013-09-10 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0465040977 |
Why are Amazonian hunter-gatherers better at logic than Harvard students? Why did the Zambian president reject food donations during a famine? And why do billionaires work so hard—only to give their hard-earned money away? In this animated tour of the latest in behavioral science, psychologist Douglas T. Kenrick and marketing professor Vladas Griskevicius argue that while our decision making may seem superficially irrational, our misjudgments are the result of a psychological mismatch between ancestral drives for survival and our modern lifestyles. Ultimately, The Rational Animal offers an uplifting message—that while our brains may still house caveman impulses, we have evolved to be smarter than we think.
Man the Rational Animal
Title | Man the Rational Animal PDF eBook |
Author | Edo Pivčević |
Publisher | UPA |
Total Pages | 204 |
Release | 2016-06-02 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0761867937 |
This challenging and refreshingly innovative book addresses certain fundamental questions concerning rational legitimacy of some widely held beliefs and provides argument-based answers to such questions, while at the same time encouraging the reader to actively engage with the views put forward and form his/her own judgement.
A Rational Animal and Other Philosophical Essays on the Nature of Man
Title | A Rational Animal and Other Philosophical Essays on the Nature of Man PDF eBook |
Author | Antony Flew |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 264 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
These 'philosophical' essays are related by a concern to develop and defend and Aristotelian view - that we are both essentially and entirely creatures of mortal flesh and blood, and uniquely rational animals.
A Rational Animal
Title | A Rational Animal PDF eBook |
Author | Gilbert 1900-1976 Ryle |
Publisher | Hassell Street Press |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2021-09-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781013623226 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Rational Animal
Title | A Rational Animal PDF eBook |
Author | Gilbert 1900-1976 Ryle |
Publisher | Hassell Street Press |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2021-09-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781014097354 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.