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More theory and evolution, please!

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 December 2002

Radu J. Bogdan
Radu J. Bogdan
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 bogdan@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
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Abstract

Heyes's (1998) skepticism about theory of mind (ToM) in nonhuman primates exploits the idea of a strong and unified theory of mind in humans based on an unanalyzed category of mental state. It also exploits narrow debates about crucial observations and experiments while neglecting wider evolutionary trends. I argue against both exploitations.

Type
Continuing Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 24 , Issue 6 , December 2001 , pp. 1140 - 1141
Copyright
© 2001 Cambridge University Press

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