Which of the Following Does Dutton Cite as Evidence That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does Dutton cite as evidence that aesthetic judgment is evolutionarily advantageous?

• A) The fact that pretend play occurs among children of all cultures at around 18-24 months.
• B) The similarity of the notions of truth and beauty, and the fact that truth is evolutionary advantageous.
• C) The near universal fascination humans have with fiction
• D) All of the above

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