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You might be right. I still think its worth reading. I still tend to prefer Christopher Ryan's point of view but this might change. Also, Pinker is afaik not a
by FrojoS 15y ago
You might be right. I still think its worth reading. I still tend to prefer Christopher Ryan's point of view but this might change.
Also, Pinker is afaik not a professional expert on anthropology [1].
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinker
- berntb 15y agoPinker quoted an expert. Or not? If the research consensus in the field really was different, Ryan would have pointed that out gleefully -- with many more references. Since Ryan didn't do that, he is either dishonest or ignorant. Either way, he can be ignored.