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Born to Be Good

The Science of a Meaningful Life

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Born to Be Good

By: Dacher Keltner
Narrated by: Marc Vietor
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In this startling study of human emotion, Dacher Keltner investigates an unanswered question of human evolution: If humans are hardwired to lead lives that are "nasty, brutish, and short", why have we evolved with positive emotions like gratitude, amusement, awe, and compassion that promote ethical action and cooperative societies? Born to Be Good takes us on a journey through scientific discovery, personal narrative, and Eastern philosophy. Positive emotions, Keltner finds, lie at the core of human nature and shape our everyday behavior - and they just may be the key to understanding how we can live our lives better.

NOTE: Some changes to the original text have been made with the author's approval.

©2009 Dacher Keltner (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Ethics & Morality Evolution Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Personal Success Social Psychology & Interactions Nervous System Young Adult Genetics Mental Health Human Brain
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Boring & never gets to the point!

If you want a really, really boring history lesson, the. This is the book for you.

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