The Framework of Human Behaviour
A New Synthesis of Evolution, Psychology, and Sociology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2687578 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julian Blackburn |
| Year | 2013 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Publication date | 2013-12-19 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Framework of Human Behaviour (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781315008165 |
| OpenAlex | W4301512884 |
| ISBN | 9781315008165 |
| Open Library | OL35503076M |
| Language | EN |
Julian Blackburn argues that the social sciences are weakened by the lack of an overarching theoretical framework within which their separate disciplines can be integrated. He proposes a new framework based on the concept of 'behavioural selection', which he uses to explain the evolution of human behaviour from its biological origins to its modern cultural expressions. Blackburn integrates evolutionary theory, psychology, and sociology to provide a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, offering a new perspective on topics such as altruism, aggression, and the origins of culture. He challenges traditional views of human nature and argues that our behaviour is shaped by a complex interplay of biological and cultural factors. The Framework of Human Behaviour offers a significant contribution to the social sciences, providing a new way of thinking about the evolution and development of human behaviour
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology · Computer Science · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Social Representations and Identity · Human behavior · Nature and nurture · Psychophysiologie · Psychophysiology · Sociology
| Highly cited | No |
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