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PHI 547 Philosophy, Evolution and Human Nature

±Ê±á±õÌý547ÌýÌýPhilosophy, Evolution and Human NatureÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course covers philosophical issues in the evolutionary study of human cognition: the role of adaptationism; the values of psychological vs. behavioral approaches; the phenotypic gambit; the evolution of morality and altruism; the nature of culture and the possibility of cultural evolution; innateness, genetic determinism and development; and case studies of evolutionary explanation of human behavior or psychology. Students cannot receive credit for both ±Ê±á±õÌý447 and ±Ê±á±õÌý547.

Credit is not allowed for both ±Ê±á±õÌý547 and ±Ê±á±õÌý447. Graduate Standing Required.

Typically offered in Fall only