General biological basis of altruism

PII
S0236-20070000616-8-1
DOI
10.31857/S70000616-8-1
Publication type
Article
Status
Published
Authors
Volume/ Edition
Volume / Issue 5
Pages
30-42
Abstract
A review of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on the origins of altruism is presented. Some manifestations of altruism and cooperation in the animal world and potential enabling mechanisms are described. General biology approach presented in this article gives the author a way to consider Human altruism in the evolutionary perspective.
Keywords
ALTRUISM, GROUP SELECTION, SOCIAL EVOLUTION, KIN SELECTION, RECIPROCAL ALTRUISM, EMPATHY
Date of publication
01.10.2015
Number of purchasers
1
Views
1117

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