The Mutual Aid A Factor in Evolution

Autori

• Petr Alexejevič Kropotkin

Parametri

• 242 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Exploring the concept of mutually-beneficial cooperation, this collection of essays delves into the significance of "mutual aid" in both the animal kingdom and human societies. Kropotkin counters social Darwinism's focus on competition, presenting a compelling case for the pragmatic advantages of cooperation in survival. He critiques romantic notions of altruism, asserting that mutual aid is not only instinctual but also shaped by natural selection, highlighting its essential role in the evolution of communities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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