> It's interesting that this concept of ethics evolved at all. Not really. A coalition by definition means the utility of the group is greater than the sum of

> It's interesting that this concept of ethics evolved at all. Not really. A coalition by definition means the utility of the group is greater than the sum of the individuals were they not to "collude". It is a natural consequence of social relationships. It would be surprising if it had not evolved. Were we not social creatures, I'd agree.