Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct /
McCullough, Michael E.
Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael E. McCullough. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2008. - xix, 298 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.
9780787977566 (cloth)
2007050225
Revenge.
Forgiveness.
BF637.R48 / M43 2008
155.9/2
Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael E. McCullough. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2008. - xix, 298 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.
9780787977566 (cloth)
2007050225
Revenge.
Forgiveness.
BF637.R48 / M43 2008
155.9/2