The notion of reciprocal altruism (discussed in the Darlington article) is conceptually similar to William Hamilton's "inclusive fitness" insofar as...

a. both theories highlight the evolutionary advantage of altruism.=
b. both theories maintain that psychological egoism is true.
c. both theories emerged in the late 17th century.
d. both theories effectively refute evolution as a causal contributor to human behavioral proclivities.


Answer : a. both theories highlight the evolutionary advantage of altruism.=

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