What is “human” nature? While human beings are animals, we believe we are special, radically different from other animals. Why? What traits are unique to humans? Are we sure? How to explore human nature from a biological and evolutionary perspective?
Elisabeth Anne Lloyd is an American philosopher of science specializing in the philosophy of biology. She is currently Distinguished Professor of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine—as well as Adjunct Professor of biology—at Indiana University, Bloomington, affiliated faculty scholar at the Kinsey Institute and Adjunct Faculty at the Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior.
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0:00 Evolutionary Psychology and Human Uniqueness
0:25 What’s Wrong with Evolutionary Psychology?
1:18 The Limits of Inclusive Fitness Theory
2:30 A Better Approach: Expanded Adaptationism
3:03 Fitness, Fertility, and Sexual Selection
4:06 Why Human Behavior Needs Better Genetics
4:46 A Strong Example: Social Contract Theory
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