On the evolutionary origins of revenge and forgiveness: A converging systems hypothesis

Crisp, Richard J.; Meleady, Rose

Abstract

McCullough et al. argue that humans possess evolved computational systems for implementing retaliatory behavior that both deters aggression and promotes subsequent reconciliation. However, they do not apply this analysis to the sphere of intergroup relations. We believe their model can be usefully extended to this domain and discuss why this would be possible, pertinent, and productive.

Citation

Crisp, R. J., & Meleady, R. (2013). On the evolutionary origins of revenge and forgiveness: A converging systems hypothesis. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(1), 19-20. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000362

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Dec 5, 2012
• Publication Date: 2013-02
• Deposit Date: Aug 23, 2017
• Journal: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
• Print ISSN: 0140-525X
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-1825
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 36
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 19-20
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000362
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1370473