Seven Deadly Sins
The Biology of Being Human
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Exploring the seven deadly sins—gluttony, greed, sloth, pride, envy, lust, and anger—this book challenges the traditional view of these vices as mere moral failings. Dr. Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology and sleep medicine, delves into their neuroscientific and psychological foundations, examining whether these traits are inherent to human nature or products of our biological wiring. Through his clinical practice, he shares stories of individuals whose physical and psychological conditions have led to actions deemed 'immoral,' highlighting how brain injuries and other experiences can reveal the complexities of human behavior. The author argues that these traits may stem from evolutionary imperatives aimed at preserving the well-being of the group, suggesting that they are less about moral judgment and more about biological instincts. This perspective raises important questions about responsibility and blame in relation to 'sin.' By intertwining cutting-edge science with real-life patient experiences, the book redefines the boundaries between normality, pathology, and sin, ultimately questioning whether these hard-wired traits signify true moral failings or simply reflect our deep-rooted desires to survive and thrive.
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Seven Deadly Sins, Guy Leschziner
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- 2025
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- Title
- Seven Deadly Sins
- Subtitle
- The Biology of Being Human
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guy Leschziner
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Limited
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN10
- 000861573X
- ISBN13
- 9780008615734
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- Psychological Topics, Religious Topics, Christian Themes, Science, Medicine, Society, Mental Health, Bible, Culture, Violence, Catholic Church, Desire, Ethics, Survival, Popular Culture, Evolution, Mental Illness, Neuroscience, Brain, Genetics, Poisons, Poisoning, Humanities, Community, Morality, Anger, Behaviour, Ethology, Human Mind, Psychopathology, Philosophy of Science, Greed, Viral Infections, Envy, Neuropsychology, Good, Human Nature, Bioethics, Pride
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- Exploring the seven deadly sins—gluttony, greed, sloth, pride, envy, lust, and anger—this book challenges the traditional view of these vices as mere moral failings. Dr. Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology and sleep medicine, delves into their neuroscientific and psychological foundations, examining whether these traits are inherent to human nature or products of our biological wiring. Through his clinical practice, he shares stories of individuals whose physical and psychological conditions have led to actions deemed 'immoral,' highlighting how brain injuries and other experiences can reveal the complexities of human behavior. The author argues that these traits may stem from evolutionary imperatives aimed at preserving the well-being of the group, suggesting that they are less about moral judgment and more about biological instincts. This perspective raises important questions about responsibility and blame in relation to 'sin.' By intertwining cutting-edge science with real-life patient experiences, the book redefines the boundaries between normality, pathology, and sin, ultimately questioning whether these hard-wired traits signify true moral failings or simply reflect our deep-rooted desires to survive and thrive.