Veit, Walter (2021) The Evolution of Knowledge during the Cambrian Explosion. [Preprint]

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Abstract

Phillips et al. make a compelling case for a reversal in the current paradigm in ‘Other Minds’ research by considering the representation of other people’s knowledge more basic than the attribution of belief. Unfortunately, they only discuss primates. In this commentary, I argue that the representation of others’ knowledge is an evolutionary ancient trait, first appearing during the Cambrian explosion.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Veit, Walter wrwveit@gmail.com 0000-0001-7701-8995
Keywords:	evolution; knowledge; epistemology; belief; other minds
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Biology Specific Sciences > Biology > Evolutionary Theory Specific Sciences > Biology > Function/Teleology Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Concepts and Representations
Depositing User:	Dr. Walter Veit
Date Deposited:	02 Sep 2021 02:38
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2023 14:11
Item ID:	19521
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Biology Specific Sciences > Biology > Evolutionary Theory Specific Sciences > Biology > Function/Teleology Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science > Concepts and Representations
Date:	2021
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/19521

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