The bonobo and the atheist : in search of humanism among the primates
Title:
The bonobo and the atheist : in search of humanism among the primates
Author:
Waal, F. B. M. de (Frans B. M.), 1948-
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : W.W. Norton, [2013]
©2013
Physical Description:
289 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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.
Language:
English
Contents:
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.
Format :
Book