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By Jerry Fodorhttp://www.lrb.co.uk/v20/n02/jerry-fodor/the-trouble-with-psychological-darwinismThis isn't new - it popped up in an LRB email with a selection of past philosophical articles - but it's unfortunately still very necessary in the battle against sociobiology, evolutionary psychology, selfish-gene and other reductionist fantastical theories.Next time you see an article in the Science Times headlined something like "scientists find gene that explains predilection for reality-show watching!" re-read Fodor's takedown of such nonsense.PS: Then if you want an extended materialist, sophisticated view of evolutionary hierarchies and processes, get Niles Eldredge's latest, "Eternal Ephemera." ____________________________________________________________ No Branches = Great Rates High Yield CDs & Savings Accounts. 24/7 helpful customer service. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/560567a87db0167a8308est02duc _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
