The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
466
Book • Nonfiction
1997
Adult
18+ years
The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom explores how biological, social, and historical forces shape human behavior and civilization. It delves into the interplay between competitive instincts, violence, and creativity, suggesting that these elements drive cultural evolution and historical progression.
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The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom offers a provocative exploration of human behavior through an evolutionary lens. Critics appreciate its ambitious scope and engaging narrative but note a lack of rigorous scientific evidence. Some find its conclusions controversial, while others praise its originality and stimulating ideas.
Readers interested in The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History by Howard Bloom are typically those captivated by interdisciplinary analyses of human behavior, combining history, evolutionary biology, and psychology. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens may also find it compelling.
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1997
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