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发表于2024-11-05
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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.
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 a “Johnny-come-lately” role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy.
But 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?
Rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, The Bonobo and the Atheist 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.
Frans de Waal is a Dutch/American biologist who has been named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. The author of Our Inner Ape among many other works, he is the C. H. Candler Professor at Emory University and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes Primate Center. De Waal lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
2014年读过的最好的,对我影响很大的书。有理有据,有节制。有关人性的讨论也很深刻。颇具艺术性。以至于我把作者参加各种节目的视频都看了个遍。
评分还是相信wΔz的price equation,动物(包括人)的利他行为都是由自私的基因决定的,什么empathy啊morality啊都是这个自然选择模式下买一送N的衍生物,至于产生的好处,有点类似「烂人一不小心做了的好事,也勉强算是好吧」。
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评分2014年读过的最好的,对我影响很大的书。有理有据,有节制。有关人性的讨论也很深刻。颇具艺术性。以至于我把作者参加各种节目的视频都看了个遍。
评分还是相信wΔz的price equation,动物(包括人)的利他行为都是由自私的基因决定的,什么empathy啊morality啊都是这个自然选择模式下买一送N的衍生物,至于产生的好处,有点类似「烂人一不小心做了的好事,也勉强算是好吧」。
这是一本有点奇怪的书,从标题就开始奇怪。 读完整本书我才明白,标题里的atheist并不是对无神论者的泛称,而专指所谓的neo-atheist和militant atheist。de Waal不喜欢这类atheist,因为他们对宗教没有包容之心,一味否定,缺乏建设性意见。de Waal感到在现在科学和宗教的争论...
评分这是一本有点奇怪的书,从标题就开始奇怪。 读完整本书我才明白,标题里的atheist并不是对无神论者的泛称,而专指所谓的neo-atheist和militant atheist。de Waal不喜欢这类atheist,因为他们对宗教没有包容之心,一味否定,缺乏建设性意见。de Waal感到在现在科学和宗教的争论...
评分这是一本有点奇怪的书,从标题就开始奇怪。 读完整本书我才明白,标题里的atheist并不是对无神论者的泛称,而专指所谓的neo-atheist和militant atheist。de Waal不喜欢这类atheist,因为他们对宗教没有包容之心,一味否定,缺乏建设性意见。de Waal感到在现在科学和宗教的争论...
评分这是一本有点奇怪的书,从标题就开始奇怪。 读完整本书我才明白,标题里的atheist并不是对无神论者的泛称,而专指所谓的neo-atheist和militant atheist。de Waal不喜欢这类atheist,因为他们对宗教没有包容之心,一味否定,缺乏建设性意见。de Waal感到在现在科学和宗教的争论...
评分这是一本有点奇怪的书,从标题就开始奇怪。 读完整本书我才明白,标题里的atheist并不是对无神论者的泛称,而专指所谓的neo-atheist和militant atheist。de Waal不喜欢这类atheist,因为他们对宗教没有包容之心,一味否定,缺乏建设性意见。de Waal感到在现在科学和宗教的争论...
The Bonobo and the Atheist pdf epub mobi txt 电子书 下载 2024