new book – ‘The Neuroscience of Fair Play’
Written on December 27, 2007
The Neuroscience of Fair Play: Why We (Usually) Follow the Golden Rule
“Renowned neuroscientist Donald Pfaff upends our entire understanding of ethics and social contracts with an intriguing proposition: the Golden Rule is hardwired into the human brain.”
Dana Foundation book information, including Table of Contents and excerpts
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It seems that the deeper we look, the more we find the concept that we call the Golden Rule forms the underpinning of our social conduct.
Plaff’s book is a good illustration of the inseverable nature of human community.
David Keating