Why do we often care more about imaginary characters than real people? A new book suggests that fiction is crucial to our survival as a species.
By Laura Miller May 18, 2009
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Sociobiology founder Edward O. Wilson explains why we're hard-wired to form tribalistic religions, denies that "evolutionism" is a faith, and says that heaven, if it existed, would be hell.
By Steve Paulson
March 21, 2006
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Not content with pushing buttons at Arts & Letters Daily, Denis Dutton now plans to shake up the publishing industry.
By Ray Sawhill
November 3, 2000
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Did scientists start a deadly epidemic to prove that humanity is innately violent -- or are they victims of politics?
By Juno Gregory
September 28, 2000
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On the Evolutionary Psychology mailing list, dangerous ideas thrive -- without the usual online rancor and hatred.
By Andrew Brown
August 30, 2000
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Fans of John Norman's novels about the planet Gor create virtual and real-life worlds in which women are slaves.
By Julia Gracen
May 18, 2000
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Always fall for losers? According to some evolutionary psychiatrists, the brain has little control over choices of the heart.
By Annie Murphy Paul
March 6, 2000
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All men are potential sex criminals, say two evolutionary psychology proponents in a controversial new book.
By Margaret Wertheim
February 29, 2000
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In his new book, "The Dangerous Passion," psychologist David Buss proposes that jealousy is an evolutionary necessity.
By Annie Murphy Paul
February 14, 2000
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Scientists who use evolutionary psychology to explain religion are ignoring facts and missing the point.
By Margaret Wertheim
December 24, 1999
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From Freud to divorce court: A therapist to meet your every need. Plus: Dan Savage vs. the Republicans; Elvis' "black satin-like" pajamas on the auction block.
By Jenn Shreve
August 20, 1999
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