Is Love of Nature in Our Genes?

Authors

Harold Herzog, Western Carolina University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-4-2024

Abstract

Is biophilia a universal human instinct or a trait on which people differ?

Comments

• "Biophilia" was originally conceived as an innate attraction of humans to the natural world.
• But there is little evidence that love of nature is a hard-wired human instinct.
• The new Biophilia Reactivity Hypothesis views biophilia as a trait with large individual differences.
• This idea can lead to new avenues of research on the psychology of our interactions with other species.

Recommended Citation

Herzog, Harold, "Is Love of Nature in Our Genes?" (2024). Herzog - Companion Animals and Health. 19.
https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/sc_herzog_comphealth/19