Surviving Evolution : Primacy Of Practical Spirituality For The Preservation Of Our Species

In his groundbreaking new book, Surviving Evolution, Dr.Anomasri, a chemistry PhD, offers a convincing scientific case for why it is in man's best interest to change from his egocentric orientation towards the world, which abuses the planet and tramples human beings, and return to his spiritual origins, which promotes compassion and ethical behavior. Its consequential message is that spiritual development is not just a pastime for a few softhearted individuals with time to spare: the human race's evolutionary survival depends upon it. Two prominent scientific concepts feed the commonly accepted myth that human beings cannot rise above the very "law of the jungle" behavior that is destroying us. One is evolutionary theory. By scientifically analyzing the evolutionary forces that drive human behavior, Dr. Anomasri illustrates how misunderstood the phrase "survival of the fittest" is, and how crucial it is to our survival that we part from it as a guide for living and take on a more spiritual approach to life. The other scientific concept that is grossly misunderstood is the DNA-behavior nexus, which has filtered into the thinking of the average person more than is realized. This concept as it is usually understood, claims that people cannot behave in any way other than according to the selfish dictates of their genes. Surviving Evolution: Primacy of Practical Spirituality For the Preservation of Our Species debunks the myth that all our behavior is predetermined by our genetic make-up and points out the limitations of DNA over life even at the cellular level, and by extension, it's preeminence over life at the human level. The author proves that in the long run, we cannot afford to retain a purely self-interest based materialistic attitude. But he does not stop there. He goes on to show that spiritual development is part of the legacy from our distant ancestors. Early humans showed signs of true spiritual stirrings, and there is evidence that these beliefs helped them to become better hunter-gatherers. The book also points out instances in the animal kingdom where the purely self-seeking approach breaks down. It describes instances of kindness, cooperation and compassion being manifested in the interest of promoting the well being of the animal group. This proves that even in our basic mammalian background lies a foundation for altruistic behavior. Spirituality is shown as an incalculably powerful force that can free a person from blindly following his biological impulses so that he can employ a wiser approach to living, for his own welfare, for those around him, and for the sanctity of the planet. Moral choice is shown for its distinct and usually unthought-of of advantages: it can actually enhance a person's strength and resilience, giving humans a marked adaptive advantage over life lived purely at a biological level. This is truly a revolutionary idea. The change in attitude Dr.Anomasri is proposing is no less than an idea whose time has come, one that could result in a quantum change in human behavior. The entire purpose of the book, in fact, is to become a positive catalyst for change in a world that desperately needs it. From the back cover: "This is an important book with a critical message, one that addresses the question we must all ask: How is the human race going to survive another century? I found Dr. Anomasri's approach to this topic to be a fresh one. Never before have I seen a scientist merge the subjects of evolution, genetics and spirituality into such a seamless whole or make such a convincing argument for taking the higher road. He has managed to bring scientific and spiritual principles together in harmony. With all the wholesale lunacy going on in the world today, we need a voice of reason and wisdom more than ever." -Susan Page, Executive Director, San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival.

• | Author: Anomasri
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Dec 28, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 245 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1731429347
• | ISBN-13: 9781731429346