Evolution of the social contract

Humans act to bring about ends that are individually beneficial. Within groups, we also act concertedly to bring about ends that are beneficial to the group. From an evolutionary perspective, there is a tension between these two forces, because, more often than not, what is good for the individual i...

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Main Author: Taylor, Daniel
Other Authors: Bryson, Joanna
Published: University of Bath 2014
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.642030