Why read The Mating Mind?

Book cover of The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature

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Evolutionary psychologist geoffrey Miller shows the evolutionary power of sexual choice, and the reason why our ancestors became attracted not only to pretty faces and healthy bodies, but to minds that were witty, articulate, generous, and conscious.

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1 author picked The Mating Mind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Andrew Newberg

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I loved this book because it clarified a fundamental concept about how our minds evolved through sexual selection. This idea is strongly connected to my own research, which aims to understand the evolutionary basis of religious and spiritual experiences and how they are connected to sexuality.

By understanding how sexual selection works, we can explore the intricate relationship between sexuality and spirituality.

From Andrew's list on The best books on the relationship between sexuality and spirituality.