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Primates And Philosophers How Morality Evolved

Book • 2009
In 'Primates and Philosophers,' Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not a thin veneer over a selfish nature but rather an evolutionary development from social instincts shared with other animals.

He critiques the 'Veneer Theory' and presents evidence from primate behavior to support his view of morality as a natural part of human evolution.

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Mentioned by Rutger Bregman in relation to the veneer theory of civilization.
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Are humans fundamentally good? (with Rutger Bregman)

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