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Desmond Morris, 1928 in England geboren, wurde nach seinem Zoologie-Studium in Oxford Kurator für Säugetiere bei der Zoologischen Gesellschaft in London. Der Verhaltensforscher, Buch- und Fernsehautor wurde vor allem mit seinem internationalen Sestseller 'Der nackte Affe' bekannt.
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Possibly one of the greatest things to come from reading any book, is that your entire perception of something, a paradigm you may have, is completely and entirely set on end. Unfortunately, even for the most avid of readers, this is a very rare, however the day I completed Morris' unprecedented work I never viewed my world in the same way again. This is by no means an exaggeration. Morris breaks human beings down so effectively, so methodically that it is nearly impossible not to agree with him that indeed, stripped of our veneer of civilization, the inner workings of a naked ape are all one is left with. Not to say Morris doesn't get a few things wrong along the way. I am in full accord with modern day evolutionary psychologists (or sociobiologists, or whatever the hell they decide to call themselves) who fault Morris for his pair bond theory, amongst other things, which indeed does stand on very weak ground. I can't see how one gender would ever develop a trait that in the end would only be beneficial to the other gender, as would have had to have happen for this theory to work. Fortunately, though, I tend to see this as a mere chink in the elaborate chains of thought Morris constructs, unlike his detractors who claim it undermines his entire book. This is stupid. Morris was writing back in time when evolutionary psychology was in the zygote stage, completely unknown to anyone beside a handful of scientists. Morris sets forth in his book powerful and logical evidence and explanations that support the clearest model out there with which to view our species. His critics point out that his book failed to create a renaissance in academia, but so what? When has the academic world ever been quick to change its precious models, especially ones that focus on ourselves? Even today, years after not only Morris, but the even more persuasive work of Trivers, Williams, Wilson, Symons et al has been given, academia still has yet to truly embrace the sociobiology paradigm, despite the mountain of evidence and obvious intelligence of the theory. This is indeed a true sin, because it is a beautiful theory, one that not only helps us truly understand ourselves and our relations to each other, but to the world around us, placing us firmly within the grip of Nature, yet able to take our own course just the same.
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This book sure provides the reader with an appealing, refreshingly bright view of the human species, without fear to face man as an intelligent animal, yet still an animal. It is utmost logical, everything stems from always astute arguments or analogies which make the exposition a charming and clever view of humankind's evolution, but this is also and partly for this reason the perfect illustration of the non-scientific, somewhat dangerous book, especially for those readers who wouldn't appreciate the difference between acknowledged facts reported in the book and speculations asserted by the author.
Ascertained facts are narrated in a most fascinating and enthralling speech. For instance, the physical and emotional changes accompanying the act of making love or getting ready for fight are terrific descriptions. Most insights, with more or less experimental evidence to support them, are amazing and will really make you love the book, for their convincing and sounding universal explanations of fundamentals wonders. One will find for instance possible reasons for why our females have orgasms--something quite unique to our species--why do we need love, what are the motivations for jealousy, friendship, courtship, mating in humankind, etc. But too often does Morris attempt to conceal his scientifically-free allegations along with accepted ones. Then come the clearly out-of-topic extrapolations, like how human beings will have to evolve in order to avoid war extermination (said to be more than liable). His description of him faking a dominated ape to avoid paying a speed-excess fine gives the book a taste of tricks cookbook to fool others, when we like to see it as a popularization essay of ethnology with extras.
Thus, no question whether you should read or not this book, read it! But please be sure not to fall in the trap of blindly eating all is said, because that seems to explain (at most, that could perfectly explain, but that isn't the way science goes). Morris did such a good job of mixing science and speculation that non-specialists, me first, won't make the difference easily. Most important is to enjoy the book, and avoid fanatic response afterthat (doing the ape as Morris to take advantage upon other people seeming the more likely stupid reaction). Don't let this change your life.
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Dr. Morris has undoubtedly tasted the savorous fruits of truth. In despite of common cultures pliable "billboard society" rational, Desmond Morris has an enlightening vision of who "we" are. Wild by nature we are, however tamed we may appear. It is our redundant disipline which quarantines us from our true nature. "Our own arrogance is seperating us from that which we are, leading to our betrayal of our humaness."
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Gets you a different view of the naked ape (and yourself)
Desmond Morris was the first to watch the naked ape in a different way: not as a human interpreting other humans, but as zoologist watching apes. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Dezember 2001 von Metin S.
A Classic
Desmond Morris wrote "The Naked Ape" in the late 1960's, and it is a classic which established the field of evolutionary anthropology. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 30. Dezember 1999 von Harold F. Hedrick
A must read for any homo sapien
Desmond Morris explains what we have been taught to deny ourselves for centuries, that we are merely homo sapien sapiens. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Oktober 1999 von Eric R. Johnson
I beg all of you to question 'Naked Ape' inside and out
If you missed it the first time: I beg all of you to question 'Naked Ape' inside and out. Specifically you who assumed right off the bat that his theory of the evolution of female... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Enlightening!
It brings a new meaning to phrases such as "We are all human beings." In one word: enlightening.
Also, Dr. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 7. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Some material outdated, yet a unique approach to humans.
I found the book fascinating because it forces you to look at human beings for what they really are. It gives you an objective approach to human behavior. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 19. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
Something for everyone
There isn't much more to say other than this is an amazing book, but I'll try. It includes comparisons of human and non-human animals in the realms of sex, child-rearing,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 27. Juni 1999 von Douglas Kovatch
A true classic about the human animal.
With this book I was finally able to come to grips with my primate origins. With this book I was finally able to say goodbye to the religous fairy tales that I was never able to... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 4. Februar 1999 von Jerry Dean
Read it twice, going for 3
I am engaged in caustic, witty and verrry funny debate with a message board full of atheists, bible quoting fundamentalists, reformed bikers, nudists, deep thinkers and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 31. Januar 1999 von olafaye@pdx.oneworld.com
The Encyclopedia of the Human Animal.
Having read this book in My early teens, some 26 years ago, I found it informative and detailed. Possibly it was too detailed. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. Dezember 1997 veröffentlicht
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