On Atheists and Bonobos - A Conversation with Frans de Waal
By Howard Burton
Length1h 28m
About this audiobook
This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and primatologist Frans de Waal, Emory University, who is renowned for his work on the behaviour and social intelligence of primates. This thought-provoking conversation examines fascinating questions such as: Are we born with an innate sense of “the good”? Do we learn from others what is “wrong”? Does religion determine, or is it a result of, morality?
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Aping Morality, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. Denying Our Inner Animal - Cartesian dogs, religious baggage and false dichotomies
II. Morality and Evolution - Between chimpanzees and bonobos
III. The Demise of Veneer Theory - Science discovers human cooperation and empathy
IV. The Roots of Religion - A sociological approach
V. Community Concern - Chimpanzee groups and Golden Rules
VI. Beyond Theatrics - Reconciling science, religion and mortality
VII. American Exceptionalism - Speculations on religiosity
VIII. Testing Morality - Fairness, cooperation, risk-taking and more
IX. Reasons for Optimism - Positive behaviour throughout the animal world
X. Breaking Down Barriers - Towards species continuity
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series:
This book is part of an expanding series of 100+ Ideas Roadshow conversations, each one presenting a wealth of candid insights from a leading expert in a focused yet informal setting to give non-specialists a uniquely accessible window into frontline research and scholarship that wouldn't otherwise be encountered through standard lectures and textbooks. For other books in this series visit our website: https://ideasroadshow.com/.
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GenreScience and Nature, Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion
Length1 hr 28 mins
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LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9V. Community Concern
2A Note on the Text
10VI. Beyond Theatrics
3Introduction
11VII. American Exceptionalism
4The Conversation
12VIII. Testing Morality
5I. Denying Our Inner Animal
13IX. Reasons for Optimism
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6II. Morality and Evolution
14X. Breaking Down Barriers
7III. The Demise of Veneer Theory
15Continuing the Conversation
8IV. The Roots of Religion
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