Abstract
Group selection, as advocated by Sober and Wilson, is theoretically plausible, although it remains an open question as to what extent it occurs in nature. if group selection has operated in hominids, it is likely to have selected cultural not genetic variation. A focus on niche construction helps delineate the conditions under which cooperation is favoured. Group selection may favour between-group conflict as well as within-group cooperation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 221-225 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Consciousness Studies |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2000 |
Keywords
- EVOLUTIONARY CONSEQUENCES