Sociobiology wrote:Patriot Liberal wrote:
instincts, empathy, culture, the shape of the brain, all of the above actually.
I recommend the book the science of good and evil, it is one long scientific discourse on morality and especially universals in morality.
it is also a very easy read, Shermer has a very inviting writing style.
full title
The Science of Good and Evil: Why People Cheat, Gossip, Care, Share, and Follow the Golden Rule.
ISBN 0-8050-7520-8
That's more of a evolutionary psychology book.
Just because people act a certain way doesn't mean that's morality, morality makes certain claims, claims that are irrelevant to how people act. So instead you should focus more on the title, because that is less misleading than what you said.