Modularity of Mind

Modularity of mind is the notion that a mind may, at least in part, be composed of separate innate structures which have established evolutionarily developed functional purposes. Somewhat different definitions of "module" have been proposed by different authorities.

Read more about Modularity Of Mind:  Early Investigations, Fodor's Modularity of Mind, Evolutionary Psychology and Massive Modularity

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