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It is likely misbelief never has a function

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 January 2010

Ruth Garrett Millikan
Ruth Garrett Millikan
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Philosophy Department U-54, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-2054. ruth.millikan@uconn.edu
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Abstract

I highlight and amplify three central points that McKay & Dennett (M&D) make about the origin of failures to perform biologically proper functions. I question whether even positive illusions meet criteria for evolved misbelief.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 6 , December 2009 , pp. 529 - 530
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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