TY - JOUR
T1 - Arguing, reasoning, and the interpersonal (cultural) functions of human consciousness
AU - Baumeister, Roy F.
AU - Masicampo, E. J.
AU - Nathan Dewall, C.
PY - 2011/4
Y1 - 2011/4
N2 - Our recent work suggests that (1) the purpose of human conscious thought is participation in social and cultural groups, and (2) logical reasoning depends on conscious thought. These mesh well with the argument theory of reasoning. In broader context, the distinctively human traits are adaptations for culture and inner processes serve interpersonal functions.
AB - Our recent work suggests that (1) the purpose of human conscious thought is participation in social and cultural groups, and (2) logical reasoning depends on conscious thought. These mesh well with the argument theory of reasoning. In broader context, the distinctively human traits are adaptations for culture and inner processes serve interpersonal functions.
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U2 - 10.1017/S0140525X10002785
DO - 10.1017/S0140525X10002785
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84864738543
SN - 0140-525X
VL - 34
SP - 74
JO - Behavioral and Brain Sciences
JF - Behavioral and Brain Sciences
IS - 2
ER -