Review of The Evolution of Human Motivations

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Evolution of Human Motivations" by John V. Wylie, MD.]
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3 out of 5 stars
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The book The Evolution of Human Motivations by John V. Wylie, MD, provides a short narrative of human evolution as it dives into various thought-provoking topics. It begins with a compelling exploration of the journey of human evolution, delving into the Abrahamic story and the concept of the fall from grace. The book also offers insights into beliefs about mental illness, the different stages of psychiatric careers, and the ongoing efforts to identify genetic links to mental disorders. Furthermore, it delves into the profound impact of major mental illnesses on belief systems, as well as the social characteristics of primates and their social circles.

Additionally, it discusses intricate subjects such as panic disorder and its far-reaching impact on human development, the origins of human communication and the emergence of complex minds, an in-depth understanding of OCD, and the utilization of social fear for effective teamwork. It explores justice in human networks, collective intent dynamics, and cultural stability across ages. Furthermore, the book delves into the fascinating emergence of war, the magnetic appeal of charisma, group selection dynamics, the evolution of law, the authority of truth, and the thought-provoking biblical predicament, among other captivating subjects.


The Evolution of Human Motivations contains many pictorial depictions of every topic. John diligently passed his messages along with pictorial expressions. The book is educational, informational, and concise. I like the writing style of the book. I would love the message to be more elaborate, as I did not get the whole message in the book. It was not detailed. This observation above affected my enjoyment of the book.


The pictorial expressions in the book are the positive aspects of the book. There are no negative aspects to the book. I do not dislike the book except for the observations I made above. I rate the book The Evolution of Human Motivations by John V. Wylie, MD, 3 out of 5 stars. The reasons for my rating are above.


While reading the book, I am impressed by the engaging topics the author covers, but the enjoyment is short-lived because of the lack of elaborate details. I recommend the book to lovers of books on the evolution of qualities in human beings. Readers who enjoy pictorial expressions in a book will find it appealing.

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