Summary & Analysis - The Selfish Gene: Based On The Book By Richard Dawkins

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE SELFISH GENE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY RICHARD DAWKINS

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CONTENT

Why are people?

The replicators

Immortal coils

The gene machine

Aggression: Stability and the selfish machine

Genesmanship

Family planning

Battle of the generations

Battle of the sexes

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene presents a compelling view of evolution centered on the gene as the fundamental unit of natural selection. It argues that organisms, including humans, are essentially survival machines built by genes to propagate themselves. The book delves into the implications of this gene-centric perspective on animal behavior, exploring how seemingly altruistic actions can arise from underlying gene selfishness. Dawkins examines various aspects of life, from aggression and cooperation to family planning and the battle of the sexes, through the lens of genes striving for survival and replication across generations. The core themes revolve around evolutionary biology, genetics, and the selfish nature of the replicating gene.

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Release date

Audiobook: 29 March 2025