The bonobo and the atheist : in search of humanism among the primates /
Waal, F. B. M. de(Frans B. M.),1948-
A renowned primatologist argues that ethical behavior witnessed in animals is the evolutionary and biological origin of human fairness and explains that morality has more to do with natural instincts than with religion.
Earthly Delights -- Goodness Explained -- Bonobos in the Family Tree -- Is God Dead or Just in a Coma? -- The Parable of the Good Simian -- Ten Commandments Too Many -- The God Gap -- Bottom-up Morality.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-269) and index.
A renowned primatologist argues that ethical behavior witnessed in animals is the evolutionary and biological origin of human fairness and explains that morality has more to do with natural instincts than with religion.
Waal, F. B. M. de (Frans B. M.), 1948-
Bonobo
Altruistic behavior in animals.
Ethics.
Empathy.
Human-animal relationships.
Primatologists