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Heuristics and the naturalistic fallacy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 March 2020

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Christopher J. Kalbach*
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Philosophy Department, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL32306-1500. CKalbach@FSU.eduwww.ChrisKalbach.com
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Abstract

Lieder and Griffith's account of resource-rationality relies heavily on a notion of teleology. In this commentary, I criticize their teleocentric view as being incompatible with evolutionary theory, in which they aim to ground their analysis. As such, to save their view, I argue that they must jettison the notion of teleology, and their teleologically laden conclusions.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 43 , 2020 , e12
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