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The storm has many eyes; a personal narrative
Frans de Waal
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Hardcover. 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. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Norton Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393073775
SKU
V9780393073775
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About Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal (1948—2024), author of Mama's Last Hug, was C. H. Candler Professor Emeritus of Primate Behavior at Emory University and the former director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.
Reviews for The storm has many eyes; a personal narrative
"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."
Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape "De Waal’s decades of patient work documenting the ‘building blocks’ of morality in other animals has revolutionized not just primatology ... Read more
Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape "De Waal’s decades of patient work documenting the ‘building blocks’ of morality in other animals has revolutionized not just primatology ... Read more