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HereSince1628

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1. "For men throughout evolutionary history" that's a classic beginning to what Stephan J Gould

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Tue Nov 26, 2013, 08:41 AM

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called the "Just So Stories" of evolutionary psychology.

Not saying that evolution didn't play a role in mental function...just that is -the- classic 'fitness' opening to what are often highly speculative narratives.

It's basically the primary semiotic identifying an entire genre of writing. In it's essence it can usually be boiled down to ... "Once upon a very long period of time, in order to maximize fitness...____________"

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"For men throughout evolutionary history" that's a classic beginning to what Stephan J Gould HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #1

Hmmm, it does make me ponder though The Straight Story Nov 2013 #2

Sure, and to find a grand explanation...you now have a just so story HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #4

That Darwin type issue is one that doesn't really hold up treestar Nov 2013 #8

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thank you. nt seabeyond Nov 2013 #9

There is a lot of criticism of Evolutionary Psychology. I've seen pro and con arguments stevenleser Nov 2013 #7