De Waal argues that humans and chimpanzees are inherently empathetic and cooperative, that moral sentiments are shared with other animals.

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Frans de Waal has extensively studied primates and argues that humans and other animals, such as chimpanzees, share a capacity for empathy, cooperation, and moral behavior, suggesting these traits are not uniquely human but part of a broader evolutionary heritage.

De Waal Argues That Humans and Chimpanzees Are Inherently Empathetic