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From: vu0112@bingvaxu.cc.binghamton.edu (Cliff Joslyn)
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Subject: Re: Evolutionary factors in human psychology
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Date: 3 Apr 88 04:51:22 GMT
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In article <6169@watdragon.waterloo.edu> kmgopinathan@violet.waterloo.edu (Krishna Gopinathan) writes:
>>>For example, did the Oedipus complex
>>>give the young a better chance of survival?  
>
>>Assuming you believe in the complex, probably.  Unless it is neutral.
>
>Questions, then:
>(1)  Why do you or don't you "believe" in the Oedipus complex?

I have no idea. You brought it up.  I was merely completing my argument
based on your premises.

>     (I didn't realize it was a matter of belief.)

It is to the extent that all knowledge is a matter of belief.  Certainly
I believe everything I know.  And I bet there are plenty of people who
don't believe in the Oedipus complex. 

>(2)  If it did provide an survival advantage, how did it do so?

I have no idea.  

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