“The possibility that empathy is part of our primate heritage ought to makes us happy, but we're not in the habit of embracing our nature. When people commit genocide, we call them "animals". But when they give to the poor, we praise them for being "humane". We like to claim the latter behavior for ourselves.”
Quote by Frans de Waal
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Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are
Our Inner Ape delves into the evolutionary history of humans, drawing parallels between our behaviors and those of our primate relatives. The book examines how these similarities and differences have shaped our social structures, communication, and cognitive abilities, offering a comprehensive look at what makes us uniquely human. more
Author
Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal is a renowned primatologist, born on October 29, 1948. His research focuses on the social behavior and cognitive abilities of non-human primates, having a profound impact on human ethology and social psychology. more
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