Comment on Without the precursor of Spirituality and Religion, there can be no morality.
Blueberrydreamer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks agoI certainly wouldn’t discount the possibility. They unquestionably have empathy. Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if they have spirituality too.
Arkouda@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
How do you define morality?
Blueberrydreamer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
A set of principles of behavior. A concept of actions that are acceptable within the social group, and actions that are not.
Elephants are animals with long memories, complex social structures, and even elaborate mourning rituals. It would not surprise me at all to find they have their own set of rules for being accepted into the herd.