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- ISBN
- 9780393347791
- Book Title
- Bonobo and the Atheist : in Search of Humanism Among the Primates
- Item Length
- 8.3in
- Publisher
- Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Nature, Psychology, Science, Philosophy
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Evolution, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology, Animals / General, Emotions, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 8.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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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 from the animal kingdom with thoughtful philosophical analysis, de Waal seeks a bottom-up explanation of morality that emphasizes our connection with animals. In doing so, de Waal explores for the first time the implications of his work for our understanding of modern religion. Whatever the role of religious moral imperatives, he sees it as a "Johnny-come-lately" role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy. But unlike the dogmatic neo-atheist of his book's title, de Waal does not scorn religion per se. Instead, he draws on the long tradition of humanism exemplified by the painter Hieronymus Bosch and asks reflective readers to consider these issues from a positive perspective: What role, if any, does religion play for a well-functioning society today? And where can believers and nonbelievers alike find the inspiration to lead a good life? Rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, The Bonobo and the Atheist engagingly builds a unique argument grounded in evolutionary biology and moral philosophy. Ever a pioneering thinker, de Waal delivers a heartening and inclusive new perspective on human nature and our struggle to find purpose in our lives.
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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393347796
ISBN-13
9780393347791
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167490118
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bonobo and the Atheist : in Search of Humanism Among the Primates
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Evolution, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology, Animals / General, Emotions, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Nature, Psychology, Science, Philosophy
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.3in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Ql737.P96w315 2014
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A writer marshaling the evidence of his life, particularly his life as a scientist, to express a passionately held belief in the possibility of a more compassionate society., Frans de Waal's new book carries the important message that human kindness is a biological feature of our species and not something that has to be imposed on us by religious teaching., A primatologist who has spent his career studying chimpanzees and bonobos, two of humanity's closest living relatives, Mr. de Waal draws on a lifetime of empirical research. His data provides plenty of evidence that religion is not necessary in order for animals to display something that looks strikingly like human morality., The perpetual challenge to atheists is that moral behavior requires religion--all that prevents tsunamis of depravity is a deity or two, some nice hymns, and the threat of hellfire and damnation. De Waal shows that human morality is deeply rooted in our primate legacy, long predating the invention of that cultural gizmo called religion. This is an immensely important book by one of our most distinguished thinkers.
Copyright Date
2014
Dewey Decimal
599.815
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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Yes
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