Evolution and empathy
Subtitle: the genetic factor in the rise of humanism
By: Milton E. Brener.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780786436651
Subjects: Human population genetics -- Research; Civilization, Greco-Roman; Renaissance; Humanism; Empathy
Description: "This book applies new scientific research in the fields of biology and genetics to an empirical study of the Greco-Roman civilizations and the European Renaissance. These two periods were remarkable in part because of the dominance of empathy and humanism in the philosophical thought of each era"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.