The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates
In The Bonobo and the Atheist, Frans de Waal considers what primate behavior can teach us about morality, humanism, and religion. Drawing on his perspective as a scientist, he examines questions about human nature and ethical life through the lens of our closest animal relatives.
About This Book
Frans de Waal explores questions about morality, humanism, and religion through the study of primates.
The book considers what observations of bonobos and other primates may contribute to our understanding of human behavior.
It brings scientific inquiry into conversation with philosophical and religious ideas about ethics and human nature.
Written for readers interested in science, philosophy, and the origins of moral thinking.
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