Seven Deadly Sins : The Biology of Being Human

Summary: Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Wrath. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they important biological functions that humans need to survive? Instead of being acts of immorality, are they just a result of how our bodies, our psyches, and our brains are wired? In 'Seven Deadly Sins', Guy Leschziner explores the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.