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biological-morality

The idea that certain moral traits like respect and non-violence can be biologically ingrained in a species, as seen in bonobos.

1 chapter across 1 book

Hominids (2002)Robert J. Sawyer

Chapter 9

This chapter introduces a philosophical reflection on the potential for a species biologically predisposed to moral behavior, such as respect, restraint, and non-violence, as exemplified by bonobos. It contrasts this vision with the current human condition and evolutionary history, suggesting an alternate path for Homo sapiens. The inclusion of a modern quote about privacy underscores contemporary tensions between individual freedom and societal surveillance.