We now have four good Darwinian reasons for individuals to bealtruistic, generous or 'moral' towards each other. First, there is thespecial case of genetic kinship. Second, there is reciprocation:the repayment of favours given, and the giving of favours in'anticipation' of payback. Following on from this there is, third, theDarwinian benefit of acquiring a reputation for generosity

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