An epistemological problem for evolutionary psychology

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 47-63

  Ratcliffe, Matthew ^a  

^a DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 51149086202     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698590500051126     Document Type: Article

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