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The Ancient Impulse: Why We Fight And How To Build Peace

The Ancient Impulse: Why We Fight And How To Build Peace

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CriminologyGeneral Political Science

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ISBN13: 9798170519125
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
We tell ourselves comforting stories about human nature, imagining peace as our default and aggression as a rare aberration. We cling to the idea that with enough education or communication, war will simply fade away, a relic of a less enlightened past. But what if this idealized vision is dangerously naive, breeding a false optimism that blinds us to the true origins of conflict? What if the seeds of our destructive patterns are sown far deeper than we dare to admit, woven into our very biological blueprint?

In The Ancient Impulse: Why We Fight And How To Build Peace, prepare to confront the uncomfortable truth: the roots of human aggression are not a modern invention, but an ancient, deeply ingrained evolutionary legacy. This isn't about excusing violence, but about achieving a profound, honest understanding of the primal blueprint that still shapes our behavior. Drawing on cutting-edge insights from evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and primatology, this groundbreaking book challenges simplistic narratives and offers a clear-eyed view of humanity's persistent struggle with conflict.

- Discover the deep evolutionary roots of aggression, shared with our closest primate relatives, and how our ancient brains were forged in the crucible of survival.

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