Claim CB430:
Evolution does not explain human personality, emotions, and the human mind
in general, which make man distinct from animals.
Source:
Morris, John D., 2003. Is man a "higher" animal? Acts & Facts
32(7)
(July), d.
Response:
- Once the brain and consciousness have evolved,
emotions, personality, and mind may be unavoidable. They certainly
have selective advantage. Emotions serve to motivate us. And people
without personality tend not to get laid.
- People who have had pets know that cats, dogs, even birds also exhibit
emotions and personality.
Further Reading:
Konner, Melvin, 2002. The Tangled Wing: Biological Constraints on the
Human Spirit, New York: Henry Holt and Co.
created 2003-4-31, modified 2004-5-27
