Waal, F. B. M. de (Frans B. M.)
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2013
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Publisher / Publication Date: Times Books 2004
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Summary: 'It's the animal in us', we often hear when we've been bad, But why not when we're good? 'Primates and Philosophers' tackles this question by exploring the biological foundations of one of humanity's most valued traits: morality.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2006