{"product_id":"the-bonobo-and-the-atheist-in-search-of-humanism-among-the-primates-paperback","title":"The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrans de Waal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, \u003cem\u003eThe Bonobo and the Atheist\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.38 x 5.45 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42145460191312,"sku":"9780393347791","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/ZGRhYU56dzVsZWdaTGdxb0RLTEczZz09.webp?v=1774572689","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bonobo-and-the-atheist-in-search-of-humanism-among-the-primates-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}