Ideas of Human Nature: From the Bhagavad Gita to Sociobiology

by David Philip Barash

Unique in both scope and organization, this book presents an intriguing yet challenging introduction to the world's great ideas concerning the nature of human nature -- with a sampling of different approaches. The selections are drawn from religious writings, academic treatises, nonfiction, fiction, etc. -- enabling readers to encounter the great thinkers through their own words. Organizes selections into intellectually coherent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0136475876
• ISBN13: 9780136475873
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Reading

I have taken two classes with Professor Barash and thoroughly enjoyed them both. This book is an excellent compilation of a wide range of sources reflecting on the human condition, no easy task to achieve. From Dostoyevsky to Darwin, from the Bible to the Bhagavad Gita, Barash demonstrates an impressive knowledge of writing and literature across many fields. This book has definitely opened up my mind to some new ideas and filled up my wish list with some new books. Thanks Professor Barash!

A respectable collection!

I am taking a class with the editor this summer, and it is a whole lot of fun!