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  title info:
    non sort: The
    title: bonobo and the atheist
    sub title: in search of humanism among the primates
  name:
    name part: Waal, F. B. M. de (Frans B. M.)
    name part: 1948-
    role:
      role term: creator
  type of resource: text
  genre: bibliography
  genre: biography
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: nyu
    date issued: 2013
    edition: First edition.
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: print
    extent: 289 pages, 8 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
  abstract: 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.
  abstract: "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 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." -- Publisher's description.
  table of 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.
  note: Frans de Waal ; with drawings by the author.
  note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-269) and index.
  subject:
    topic: Bonobo
    topic: Behavior
  subject:
    topic: Altruistic behavior in animals
  subject:
    topic: Ethics
  subject:
    topic: Empathy
  subject:
    topic: Human-animal relationships
  subject:
    name:
      name part: Waal, F. B. M. de (Frans B. M.)
      name part: 1948-
  subject:
    topic: Primatologists
    genre: Biography
  classification: QL737.P96 W315 2013
  classification: 205/.693
  identifier: 9780393073775 (hardcover)
  identifier: 0393073777 (hardcover)
  identifier: 2012048868
  record info:
    record content source: DLC
    record creation date: 130409
    record change date: 20151206094948.0
    record identifier: in00003485387
    language of cataloging:
      language term: eng