Dr. Blute's research
interest is in theory, in particular evolutionary epistemology, universal
Darwinism or multi-process selection theory. The basic principle is that all
knowledge acquiring and utilizing processes are selection processes. These
include (gene-based) biological evolution by natural selection, (neural-based)
individual learning by reinforcement and punishment, and (social learning or
meme-based) sociocultural evolution by sociocultural selection. She is also
interested in how these processes interact to influence human behaviour, mind,
culture and social organization. She has related interests in the philosophy
and sociology of science and gender.
