I have argued that the discontinuous gap between humans and 'apes' that we erect in our minds is regrettable. I have also argued that, in any case, the present position of the hallowed gap is arbitrary, the result of evolutionary accident. If the contingencies of survival and extinction had been different, the gap would be in a different place. Ethical principles that are based upon accidental caprice should not be respected as if cast in stone.
- Dawkins
I have seen the name a few times on these threads, but haven't bothered to check the links. I studied evolution a number of years ago, primarily the bones side, and have kept up as best as I can, but have not run into Dawkins in my studies.