Submitted by BernardJOrtcutt t3_10v7bci in philosophy
Gamusino2021 t1_j87f8rj wrote
Reply to comment by bobthebuilder983 in /r/philosophy Open Discussion Thread | February 06, 2023 by BernardJOrtcutt
Evolution provided us with moral values. Some moral values are selected by natural selection, like for example reciprocal altruism. Animals also have that.
bobthebuilder983 t1_j87ifju wrote
Interesting, and I didn't think about that. The only issue I see is that it needs two animals. This could be a learned experience. Children can think they are helping people even when they are not. Then, associate that action with receiving help. My dogs are a great example of this. When they run around wanting to be a part of things and only create choas.
It feels good receiving help. To do good then is based on what is understood about good. So we reciprocate.
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