In 'Our Inner Ape,' renowned primatologist Frans de Waal explores the striking parallels between humans and our closest primate relatives, the chimpanzees and bonobos. Through decades of research, de Waal reveals that our noblest attributes – such as empathy, altruism, and fairness – are not just uniquely human, but shared with these genetically similar species. The book challenges the notion of a purely Darwinian human nature marked by aggression and competition, highlighting instead the role of cooperation and peaceful coexistence found in bonobos. De Waal guides us through a captivating journey that merges science and philosophy, urging us to reconsider the depths of our shared primate heritage and the implications it has on how we understand ourselves.