Chimpanzee Politics
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
As we watch the chimpanzees of Arnhem behave in ways we recognize from Machiavelli (and from the nightly news), de Waal reminds us again that the roots of politics are older than humanity.
Franz de Waal Books
Frans de Waal is an author who delves into the complexities of animal behavior with profound insight into their emotions and intelligence. His work highlights the surprising parallels between the animal and human worlds, challenging our anthropocentric perspectives. De Waal brings the ethical and cognitive dimensions of animal lives to the forefront, prompting reflection on our relationship with other species.
Good Natured
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The author challenges those who have declared ethics uniquely human. Making a case for a morality grounded in biology, he shows that ethical behaviour, in humans and animals alike, is as much a matter of evolution as any other trait. Anecdotes, theories and data are used throughout.