Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Philosophy•
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Anthropology•
Business & Economics2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution, Pyotr Kropotkin explores how mutual aid and cooperation have played crucial roles in the evolution of species, including humans. The text challenges the emphasis on competition, suggesting that collaboration and support within communities significantly contribute to survival and advancement.
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Kropotkin's Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution is lauded for challenging the notion of "survival of the fittest" by emphasizing cooperation in nature and human societies. Critics appreciate its interdisciplinary approach blending science and sociology, though some find it overly idealistic and lacking empirical support. Engaging yet contentious, it remains a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution?
A reader interested in Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution would likely be engaged with sociology, anthropology, and anarchist philosophy, similar to those who enjoy The Conquest of Bread by Kropotkin or The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. They seek to explore cooperative behaviors in nature and society.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Anthropology•
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Business & Economics2006
Adult
18+ years
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