SOC 308. Sociology of Altruism & Compassion

Altruism and compassion as an antidote to a divided world. Create a more caring society by understanding what motivates people to action. Majors also take SOC 308M. [GE.]

This is an upper level, Area D GE course. There are no prerequisites but it does assume a basic knowledge of social science.  Altruism and compassion are studied as an antidote to a world polarized in conflict. Focus will be on how to create a more caring society by understanding what motivates people to altruistic action/inaction.

Resources

Derber. 2011. The Wilding of America. Worth.

Eats, Shoots & Leaves  by Lynne Truss (2004) Gotham Books.

Oliner & Oliner. 1994. Toward a Caring Society.  Prager.

The Elements of Style by Strunk, W. & White, E.B.

Ury. 2000. The Third Way: Why We Fight And Hope We Can Stop.