Burton Howard Burton 
On Atheists and Bonobos — A Conversation with Frans de Waal [EPUB ebook] 

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/.