The bonobo and the atheist : in search of humanism among the primates
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Waal, F. B. M. de 1948-
Published
New York : W.W. Norton, [2013].
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Book
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1st ed.
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289 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, [2013].
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-269) and index.
Description
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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Animal behavior.
Behavior evolution.
Bonobo -- Behavior.
Bonobo -- Psychology.
Ethics, Evolutionary.
Ethics.
Human behavior.
Primates -- Behavior.
Primates -- Psychology.