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.
Explores the development of morality in humans, cites the author's work with primates as evidence for the evolutionary basis of ethics, and provides responses by other scientists to De Waal's arguments.
seven scientists search for the origins of goodness
Dugatkin, Lee Alan
2006
Traces the history of the debate over the origins of goodness from the time of Charles Darwin to the present, exploring how various scientists have attempted to prove the true origins of altruism.
A collection of stories about different animals, including dogs, cats, dolphins, seagulls, and pigs, that performed acts of love and compassion toward humans and other creatures.