1. Scientist Finds the Beginnings of Morality in Primate Behavior

Comment #26681 by Mustbcrackers on March 21, 2007 at 5:10 am

Why do evolutionary psychologists get so hooked on altruism in relation to morality? Isn't it obvious that the bigger part of moral codes is not about helping others but about punishing them - often quite severely - for breaking the rules of the group.

This altruism fixation stems from Sunday school Christianity - it has no worth, even if it could bridge the is - ought gap.