The Role of Philosophy in Evolutionary Psychology

This chapter explores the influence of philosophy on arguments for and against evolutionary psychology, discussing its deterministic and reductionist view of human nature and the role of philosophical sources. The speakers examine the concept of human behavior, the difference between deterministic models and a builder's mindset, and how freedom of choice and abstract thinking affect human behavior. They also touch on the refutation of adaptation in the philosophy of biology and the intersection of attachment theory with self-determination theory of motivation.