--- product_id: 2578074 title: "Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life" price: "103.69 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2578074-born-to-be-good-the-science-of-a-meaningful-life store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life **Price:** 103.69 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life - **How much does it cost?** 103.69 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2578074-born-to-be-good-the-science-of-a-meaningful-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life: 9780393337136: Keltner, Dacher: Books Review: Very good review of the research! - Keltner's book is a excellent examination of research supporting the more "bright side" of what drives humanity. There are those who suggest that man in inherently evil ... needing to be "tamed" from his animalistic ways. Side note: so many of these folks likely have quite an extensive assortment of "religious trauma" in their lives, where the fictitious concept of black/white, all or nothing, heaven or hell, yes/no, etc. is guiding their view of humanity ... in a world where one might suggest that everything is grey. :( Granted, I hold out hope for these pessimistic dears. Yet, this compilation is a beautiful exploration which doesn't push folks one way or the other. Rather, it allows us to determine our own conclusion as to what is at play. I would agree that the subtitle is a tad misleading ... but hard to rewrite. The "science behind" part is super solid! Yet, a "meaningful life" is likely so subjective a phrase that people take it to extremes. Even if we went with "the science supporting being a good human" that might be a challenge. Nevertheless, it does not detract from the outstanding material presented in this book. I got a lot out of it. Thank you Dacher Kelter for the effort put into this work. Review: Fascinating - I really enjoyed this book for several reasons, not the least of which is the positive slant on human emotion instead of the constant barrage of negative and cynical information we are exposed to every day. It is not light reading, however. It is a book that conveys scientific research into how evolution plays such a large part in human emotions, even down to facial expressions. It is a fascinating layman's look into the world of social psychology and the study of prosocial human emotion. Highly recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #211,193 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #340 in Popular Social Psychology & Interactions #534 in Emotional Mental Health #4,935 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (130) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.3 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0393337138 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0393337136 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | October 5, 2009 | | Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company | ## Images ![Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51l7NJ0npJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good review of the research! *by K***H on November 26, 2023* Keltner's book is a excellent examination of research supporting the more "bright side" of what drives humanity. There are those who suggest that man in inherently evil ... needing to be "tamed" from his animalistic ways. Side note: so many of these folks likely have quite an extensive assortment of "religious trauma" in their lives, where the fictitious concept of black/white, all or nothing, heaven or hell, yes/no, etc. is guiding their view of humanity ... in a world where one might suggest that everything is grey. :( Granted, I hold out hope for these pessimistic dears. Yet, this compilation is a beautiful exploration which doesn't push folks one way or the other. Rather, it allows us to determine our own conclusion as to what is at play. I would agree that the subtitle is a tad misleading ... but hard to rewrite. The "science behind" part is super solid! Yet, a "meaningful life" is likely so subjective a phrase that people take it to extremes. Even if we went with "the science supporting being a good human" that might be a challenge. Nevertheless, it does not detract from the outstanding material presented in this book. I got a lot out of it. Thank you Dacher Kelter for the effort put into this work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating *by P***T on September 4, 2013* I really enjoyed this book for several reasons, not the least of which is the positive slant on human emotion instead of the constant barrage of negative and cynical information we are exposed to every day. It is not light reading, however. It is a book that conveys scientific research into how evolution plays such a large part in human emotions, even down to facial expressions. It is a fascinating layman's look into the world of social psychology and the study of prosocial human emotion. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice, optimistic book *by C***N on November 15, 2015* This book brings up a lot of interesting reasons to why we should be good and that it is natural for us to be. It is a nice, easy read, and very warm hearted. I voted 4 stars because after reading the book, it did not convince me that we were "born to be good", but rather "born good". There is no mention throughout the book of reasons why people would not be good. I happened to take the book in a more literal sense, but it still holds true. There are many situations in people's lives that does not permit them to choose the most righteous path. Perhaps those of us fortunate to be born in a first world country or to a good family has the ability and the means to be good. But those of us born elsewhere, not in the greatest of situations simply can't do that to survive. This is a nice book and is very optimistic about the world. However it does not come it from everyone's perspective. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2578074-born-to-be-good-the-science-of-a-meaningful-life](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2578074-born-to-be-good-the-science-of-a-meaningful-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*