A reconceptualization of stigma is presented that changes the emphasis from the
devaluation of an individual's identity to the process by which individuals who satisfy certain …

The concept of a universal human nature, based on a species‐typical collection of complex
psychological adaptations, is defended as valid, despite the existence of substantial genetic …

Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the
wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters …

Reason, we are told, is what makes us human, the source of our knowledge and wisdom. If
reason is so useful, why didn't it also evolve in other animals? If reason is that reliable, why …

One of the strengths of scientific inquiry is that it can progress with any mixture of empiricism,
intuition, and formal theory that suits the convenience of the investigator. Many sciences …

Humans are a striking anomaly in the natural world. While we are similar to other mammals
in many ways, our behavior sets us apart. Our unparalleled ability to adapt has allowed us to …

Where did we come from? What is our connection with other life forms? What are the
mechanisms of mind that define what it means to be a human being? Evolutionary …

Consider these scenarios. a Medical School At the University of Anywhere Medical School,
instructors routinely lace the problem of biomedical misconceptions among students. That is …

Cognitive adaptations for social exchange Page 176 3 Cognitive Adaptations for Social
Exchange LEDA COSMIDES AND JOHN TOOBY INTRODUCTION Is it not reasonable to …

Many people have argued that the evolution of the human language faculty cannot be
explained by Darwinian natural selection. Chomsky and Gould have suggested that …