Evolutionary Psychology and the Propositional-attitudes - Two Mechanist Manifestos (Paperback, 2012)

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 develop a materialistic and mechanistic approach to understanding human cognition and behavior, including linguistic and social behavior.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Alex Walter
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	85
Edition:	2012
ISBN-13:	978-9400729681
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Physiological & neuro-psychology Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal behaviour Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Promotions
LSN:	9400729685
Barcode:	9789400729681

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