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Making a case for Göbekli Tepe in evolutionary psychology: Comment on Henley (2020)
Raini A Blackwell1, Matt J Rossano1
1Department of Psychology, Southeastern Louisiana University.
History of Psychology
|September 17, 2020
Summary
Göbekli Tepe
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
Background:
- Göbekli Tepe is a site of significant interest for psychology.
- Its precise role in the history of psychology remains ambiguous.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the significance of Göbekli Tepe for psychology.
- To propose a framework for understanding its historical context.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on Göbekli Tepe and psychological history.
- Comparative analysis of archaeological findings and psychological theories.
Main Results:
- The current understanding of Göbekli Tepe's psychological significance is limited.
- A clearer perspective may be achieved by prioritizing evolutionary psychology.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to integrate Göbekli Tepe into the history of psychology.
- Prioritizing evolutionary psychology offers a temporary solution for conceptual clarity.
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