title: The evolutionary psychology of human mating: a response to Buller's critique.
abstract: In this paper, I critique arguments made by philosopher David Buller against central evolutionary-psychological explanations of human mating. Specifically, I aim to rebut his criticisms of Evolutionary Psychology regarding (1) women's long-term mating preferences for high-status men; (2) the evolutionary rationale behind men's provisioning of women; (3) men's mating preferences for young women; (4) women's adaptation for extra-pair sex; (5) the sex-differentiated evolutionary theory of human jealousy; and (6) the notion of mate value. In sum, I aim to demonstrate that Buller's arguments contra Evolutionary Psychologists are left wanting.
authors.affiliation: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: john.klasios@gmail.com.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Klasios
mesh_terms: D005075:Biological Evolution; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007578:Jealousy; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners
keywords: Critique; David Buller; Evolution; Evolutionary psychology; Mate preferences; Mating