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- Title
Adaptationism and inference to the best explanation.
- Authors
Haig, Brian; Durrant, Russil
- Abstract
Discusses the neglected method of inference and its value as an addition to the adaptationist's methodological practice. Argument raised concerning adaptationist explanations in sociobiology; Factors essential to good science; Methods that can be employed to distinguish adaptations from nonadaptations.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL adaptation; SOCIOBIOLOGY; HUMAN biology -- Social aspects; SCIENCE
- Publication
Behavioral & Brain Sciences, 2002, Vol 25, Issue 4, p520
- ISSN
0140-525X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0140525X02370092