Episode 31: Evolution and Morality

Many animals appear to have the capacity for moral behavior- altruism and kinship exists in many species, not just humans. This suggests that much of our moral behavior was selected for by evolutionary processes. Some biologists have concluded that ethics is now in the province of evolutionary biology, not philosophy. Are moral philosophers out of a job? Are the Philosophers Stoned on EI? Find out in this surprising episode! Send all queries and cash donations to the [email protected]