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Evolutionary Psychology and the Propositional-attitudes
Alex Walter
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Paperback. Provides a critical examination of theory and research in the field of evolutionary psychology. This title emphasizes on philosophical materialism and minimalist assumptions about adaptation serve Darwinian psychology better than the more popular alternative view that relies on cognitive dualism and propositional-attitude psychology. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 85 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JMM; JMR; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 153.
The two essays provide a critical examination of theory and research in the field of evolutionary psychology. The view advanced here is that philosophical materialism and minimalist assumptions about adaptation serve Darwinian psychology better than the more popular alternative view that relies on cognitive dualism and propositional-attitude psychology to formulate evolutionary psychology theory. A commitment to cognitive dualism is destined to undermine the physical basis of behavior upon which evolutionary theory depends. Many evolutionary psychologists do not see this but are seduced by the easy way in which hypotheses can be formulated using the ‘propositional-attitude’ model. The challenge is to ... Read more
The two essays provide a critical examination of theory and research in the field of evolutionary psychology. The view advanced here is that philosophical materialism and minimalist assumptions about adaptation serve Darwinian psychology better than the more popular alternative view that relies on cognitive dualism and propositional-attitude psychology to formulate evolutionary psychology theory. A commitment to cognitive dualism is destined to undermine the physical basis of behavior upon which evolutionary theory depends. Many evolutionary psychologists do not see this but are seduced by the easy way in which hypotheses can be formulated using the ‘propositional-attitude’ model. The challenge is to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
85
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
Number of Pages
85
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400729681
SKU
V9789400729681
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