The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins' enduring work The Selfish Gene tackles a conundrum at the heart of evolutionary theory: how to reconcile selfishness and cooperation. This short ushers readers into seeing genes as the foundational replicators driving all life. Dawkins poses a compelling paradigm shift — what if organisms are just transient vehicles preserving selfish genes? By applying scientific concepts to everyday life, Dawkins examines how this contentious premise radically reframes concepts from altruism to aggression. Skillfully weaving evidence from across biology, Dawkins builds a convincing case. But he also probes deeper questions — how do genes shape behaviors in complex creatures like ourselves? What promise or perils might genetic truths hold for humanity's future? For readers seeking intellectual adventure, Dawkins delivers profound insight into possible biological boundaries underlying morality.