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Arguing, reasoning, and the interpersonal (cultural) functions of human consciousness
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 March 2011
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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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