LERN Debate 2012- proximate and ultimate explanations of behaviour
“This house believes that the distinction between proximate and ultimate causes hinders a complete understanding of evolutionary processes.” The topic will consider Ernst Mayr’s distinction between proximate and ultimate explanations of behaviour, which has been hugely influential in evolutionary theory. Are recent criticisms of this dichotomy invalid or does the direction of future research lie […]
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