The Bonobo and the Atheist
In Search of Humanism Among the Primates
Ranked #71 in Atheism, Ranked #84 in Animal Behavior — see more rankings.
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.
For many years, de Waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. Now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. Interweaving vivid tales... more
For many years, de Waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. Now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. Interweaving vivid tales... more
Rankings by Category
The Bonobo and the Atheist is ranked in the following categories:
- #89 in Evolution
- #99 in Evolutionary Psychology
- #88 in Morality
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