Critical Theory of Evolutionary Sciences

The application of Critical Theory to evolutionary biology and related fields—examining how evolutionary stories reflect social values, how they've been used to justify hierarchy, and how they might be told differently. Critical Theory of Evolutionary Sciences asks: Why do we emphasize competition over cooperation? How have evolutionary explanations been used to naturalize patriarchy, racism, or class inequality? Could evolution be told as a story of mutual aid, plasticity, and possibility? It doesn't deny evolution but insists that evolutionary narratives are never just science—they're also stories, and stories have politics.

"They say competition is natural—look at evolution. Critical Theory of Evolutionary Sciences asks: look at all the cooperation in nature, too. Why emphasize competition? Because it serves capitalist ideology. Evolution happened, but the stories we tell about it reflect our values. Critical theory insists on telling different stories—stories of solidarity, not just survival of the fittest."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

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Critical Theory of Evolutionary Psychology

The application of Critical Theory to evolutionary psychology—examining its assumptions about human nature, its methods for inferring ancestral environments, and its political implications. Critical Theory of Evolutionary Psychology asks: Are evolutionary stories just-so stories? Do they naturalize contemporary social arrangements? How does evolutionary psychology handle cultural variation? Whose interests are served by claims that patriarchy, violence, or greed are "evolved"? It doesn't deny evolution but insists that claims about our evolutionary past must be scrutinized for evidence, alternative explanations, and political context.

"They claim men are naturally aggressive—therefore patriarchy is natural. Critical Theory of Evolutionary Psychology asks: what's the evidence? How much cultural variation? Could the same data support different stories? Evolution happened, but the stories we tell about it reflect our present, not just our past. Critical theory examines the politics behind the prehistory."

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

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patron saint of education

Someone who died whilst pursuing his / her education, forever marking the dedication to learning.

Even though she passed away whilst still wearing school uniform on Tuesday, April 2nd 1991 at the age of 17, her last education was at Lima November High School, canonizing her as the patron saint of education.

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National ‘Fuck Someone From Your Education’ Day

Celebrate april 17th by having sexual intercourse with someone that goes to the same school, universitet etc. as you.

The only limit is that they have to be attractive.

Hello math partner, do you want to have sex?

Yes of course, because it is National ‘Fuck Someone From Your Education’ Day!

by Urbandictionaryqueen123 April 9, 2021

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Ohio Center for Law Related Education

Commonly shortened to the OCLRE. Used to pop off with the best mock trial competitions in Ohio, but now takes 3 weeks to return scores and another 2 to award best witnesses and attorneys. Hasn't been the same since they went virtual, and they just might be using COVID as an excuse to slack off.

Man, I sure hope the Ohio Center for Law Related Education gives us our scores this weekend.

First time?

First time.

by reese dimattia May 18, 2022

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