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In 1950, the American anthropologist...
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In 1950, the American anthropologist, Ashley Montagu, wrote On Being Human. At that time, the view passed down from the 19th century was that life is struggle, competition, and the survival of the fittest. In this view humankind evolved in a struggle with "Nature, red in tooth and claw."
The startling thesis of this little book is that this is not true. Montagu claimed that all living things are biologically constituted to demand satisfaction in terms of cooperation and love. As Montagu puts it, "Men who do not love one another are sick" (p. 100).
The startling thesis of this little book is that this is not true. Montagu claimed that all living things are biologically constituted to demand satisfaction in terms of cooperation and love. As Montagu puts it, "Men who do not love one another are sick" (p. 100).
