This series will include monographs and collections of studies devoted
to the investigation and exploration of knowledge, information, and
data-processing systems of all kinds, no matter whether human, (other)
animal, or machine. Its scope is intended to span the full range of
interests from classical problems in the philosophy of mind and
philosophical psychology through issues in cognitive psychology and
sociobiology (concerning the mental capabilities of other species) to
ideas related to artificial intelligence and to computer science. While
primary emphasis will be placed upon theoretical, conceptual, and
epistemological aspects of these problems and domains, empirical,
experimental, and methodological studies will also appear from time to
time. Few areas of inquiry have generated as much interest and
enthusiasm in recent times as has the discipline known as "evolutionary
psychology", but its pretentions and its accomlishments have not always
been properly understood. This collection brings together important work
in psychology, anthropology, and the philosophy of science that
contributes toward that goal, especially by emphasizing the role of
natural selection and sexual selection as crucial factors in the
evolution of cognitive mechanisms for information processing. The
methodological studies that are presented here are bound to enhance
appreciation for the scope and limits of this fascinating domain. The
editor has produced a fascinating volume that should appeal to a broad
and diverse audience.
