Evolution cannot explain how minds work.

摘要: Following Jerry Hogan, I argue that questions of function and evolution, mechanism should be seen as logically distinct. Evolution is concerned with a historical reconstruction traits, while the actual underlying mechanisms are domain cognitive neuroscience psychology. Functional evolutionary considerations may used to generate hypotheses regarding mechanisms. But these false always tested empirically. Many researchers still hold common descent implies closeness. Studies on birds suggest convergence rule rather than exception in animal cognition. Neurocognitive differences between classes individuals often thought result adaptive specialisation. In case learning memory, however, empirical results more consistent 'general process' interpretation, without qualitative different taxa. Evolutionary psychology (EP) argues mind modern humans was formed selection pressures Stone Age. The data overinterpreted, EP mostly based upon an outdated view biology. human speech language, both neurogenetic homology involved speech, but language has unique combinatorial complexity. This article part Special Issue entitled: Honor Hogan.