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The evolution of music: One trait, many ultimate-level explanations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 September 2021

Edgar Dubourg ,
Jean-Baptiste André  and
Nicolas Baumard Open the ORCID record for Nicolas Baumard[Opens in a new window]
Edgar Dubourg
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ENS-PSL, 75005Paris, Franceedgar.dubourg@gmail.com, jeanbaptisteandre@gmail.com nbaumard@gmail.com
Jean-Baptiste André
Affiliation:
ENS-PSL, 75005Paris, Franceedgar.dubourg@gmail.com, jeanbaptisteandre@gmail.com nbaumard@gmail.com CNRS, 75005Paris, France EHESS, 75005Paris, France
Nicolas Baumard
Affiliation:
ENS-PSL, 75005Paris, Franceedgar.dubourg@gmail.com, jeanbaptisteandre@gmail.com nbaumard@gmail.com CNRS, 75005Paris, France EHESS, 75005Paris, France
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Abstract

We propose an approach reconciling the ultimate-level explanations proposed by Savage et al. and Mehr et al. as to why music evolved. We also question the current adaptationist view of culture, which too often fails to disentangle distinct fitness benefits.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 44 , 2021 , e98
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