Even if deontological injunctions are only transmitted through language, they are based on human predispositions (read brain wiring) to act morally and cooperate, which has evolved.
This somewhat applies to animals too, there’s been research on altruism in animals.
Even if deontological injunctions are only transmitted through language, they are based on human predispositions (read brain wiring) to act morally and cooperate, which has evolved.
This somewhat applies to animals too, there’s been research on altruism in animals.