The Bonobo and the Atheist

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The Bonobo and the Atheist

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Apr 17, 2013

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Esteemed primatologist de Waal discusses his pioneering research on primate behavior, the latest findings in evolutionary biology, and insights from moral philosophy to prove that morality does not require the specters of God or the law of man.*Click here to see photos from the program!

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Apr 17, 2013

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