Why is it that even amidst affluence and power, our culture is plagued by a variety of addictions? This work searches for answers by giving attention to our genetic legacy from our hunter-gatherer ancestors, as well as the way we adapt to our environment.

Why is it that our culture is plagued by a variety of addictions? In this pioneering work, Bruce Wilshire searches for answers by giving serious attention to our genetic legacy from our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Philosopher Bruce Wilshire considers remedies for specific addictions, including drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling, and suggests ways to rediscover our "humanness".