On Atheists and Bonobos is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and primatologist Frans de Waal (1948-2024), who was the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Primate Behaviour in the Department of Psychology at Emory University. He was also the director of the Living Links Center at the Emory National Primate Research Center and a best-selling author of numerous books. He 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? Host: Howard Burton.
This conversation has been produced in a carefully-edited video format. Please use the contact form if you’d like to get access. We’ve also created an enhanced book developed from the conversation, while Frans de Waal is featured in five short documentaries as well – all details are below.
Format: eBook
This book is also part of Conversations About Anthropology & Sociology which is available in paperback, hardcover and electronic format.
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Format: paperback, hardcover & eBook
Conversations About Anthropology & Sociology includes 5 books featuring in-depth conversations with:
- Ian Stewart (Warwick University)
- Mark Maslin (UCL)
- Frans de Waal (Emory University)
- Joseph Curtin (Master Violinmaker and Acoustician)
- Fred Gitelman (Former World Champion Bridge)
Frans de Waal is featured in 5 short documentaries together with several other renowned researchers, including Carol Padden, David Hollinger, Nile Green, Mark Bevir, Martin Jay and Emilie Hafner-Burton
