Feb 20, 2014

Profiles in Evolutionary Moral Psychology: Oliver Scott Curry

Why nothing about morality makes sense except in the light of evolution.

Feb 11, 2014

Mainstream science of morality contradicts Sam Harris’ central claim

Feb 11, 2014

Four essays On Why Sam Harris Is Wrong About Morality

Feb 4, 2014

Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind

Jonathan Haidt analyzes the shortcomings of human reasoning and bets $10,000 that Harris will not be swayed by reason alone.The New Atheist Sam Harris recently offered to pay $10,000 to anyone who can disprove his arguments about morality. Jonathan Haidt analyzes the nature of reasoning, and the ease with which reason becomes a servant of the passions. He bets $10,000 that Harris will not change his mind.

Jan 22, 2014

Profiles in Evolutionary Moral Psychology: Richard Joyce

What he believes evolutionary biology offers moral philosophy.

Jan 15, 2014

Profiles In Evolutionary Moral Psychology: Michael McCullough

Jan 7, 2014

The Evolution of Fairness

Oct 29, 2013

Profiles In Evolutionary Moral Psychology: Jonathan Haidt

What novel insights can evolutionary approaches provide about human morality? What novel insights can evolutionary approaches provide about human morality? Jonathan Haidt describes his work and inspirations for understanding six universal moral foundations and the ecstasy of self-transcendence (transpersonal identification) common in religious and spiritual experiences.

Mar 30, 2013

Primatologist Frans de Waal Responds To His New Atheist Critics

Atheism will need to be combined with something else, something more constructive than its opposition to religion, to be relevant to our lives.Atheism will need to be combined with something else, something more constructive than its opposition to religion, to be relevant to our lives

Jan 13, 2013

Morality and Violence in Animals and Humans

The application of human standards of morality to animal behavior.

Jul 6, 2012

Bully Psychology: Where Evolution And Morality Collide

In the most basic terms, bullying is about dominating and we come from ancestors who were big into the dominance hierarchy.

Jul 1, 2012

Morality: What is it Good For?

How evolution sculpts moral systems.

Jun 11, 2012

Evolution and Morality I: Simon Blackburn

What is the fundamental nature of human morality? Will knowing this help improve our societies?

Apr 20, 2012

Frans de Waal on the Evolution of Morality

Primatologist Organizes Conference in Sicily on June 17-22