David Sloan Wilson

Rethinking the Theoretical Foundation of Economics II: Core Themes of the Multilevel Paradigm

Dennis J. Snower, David Sloan Wilson

Abstract This article introduces the core themes of the multilevel economic paradigm. This paradigm extends Darwin’s evolutionary framework of thought (concerned with living things) to economics, in contrast to the neoclassical paradigm, which is modeled after Newtonian mechanics (applicable primarily to inanimate …

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Performance management in the prosocial market economy: a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability

Jan Pfister, David Otley, Thomas Ahrens, Claire Dambrin et autres

Purpose The purpose of this multi-voiced paper is to propose a prosocial paradigm for the field of performance management and management control systems. This new paradigm suggests cultivating prosocial behaviour and prosocial groups in organizations to simultaneously achieve the objectives of economic …

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Rethinking the Theoretical Foundation of Economics I: The Multilevel Paradigm

David Sloan Wilson, Dennis J. Snower

Abstract This article is the first of a series that offers a new paradigm for economics, the “multilevel paradigm,” using generalized Darwinism as its theoretical framework. Generalized Darwinism refers to all processes that combine the ingredients of variation, selection, and replication – …

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A polycentric network strategy for regional diversification of agriculture: theory and implementation

Nicholas R. Jordan, David Sloan Wilson, Kate Noble, Keith Miller et autres

Widespread and substantial diversification of current agroecosystems appears fundamental to meeting many grand challenges in agriculture. Despite urgent calls for diversification on regional scales, particularly in regions dominated by industrialized, low-diversity agriculture, strategies for diversification on such scales are in early stages …

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Multilevel cultural evolution: From new theory to practical applications

David Sloan Wilson, Guru Madhavan, Michele J. Gelfand, Steven C. Hayes et autres

Evolutionary science has led to many practical applications of genetic evolution but few practical uses of cultural evolution. This is because the entire study of evolution was gene centric for most of the 20th century, relegating the study and application of human …

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Reintroducing Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to modern evolutionary science

David Sloan Wilson

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881–1955) developed an evolutionary worldview that was both spiritual and consistent with the scientific knowledge of his day. He has been largely forgotten by modern evolutionary scientists but remains widely read by those who are inspired by his …

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Reply to commentators of “Re-introducing Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to modern evolutionary science”

David Sloan Wilson

I am grateful for this set of commentaries, which is both supportive and critical in constructive ways, thereby advancing the agenda of my target article. I especially appreciate the diversity of t...

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Implementing the ACBS task force agenda

David Sloan Wilson

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Evolution, Complexity, and the Civic Reconstruction of Higher Education

David Sloan Wilson

Abstract This essay argues that the lack of integration among the academic disciplines is the main limiting factor in universities’ capacities to provide comprehensive solutions in civic life. Civic reconstruction, then, first and foremost requires a unifying theoretical framework for all academic …

Prosocial

Steven C. Hayes, Paul C. Atkins, David Sloan Wilson

Prosocial is an approach to enhancing cooperation in groups, and groups of groups. Here we briefly describe the intellectual and evidential origins of prosocial, and why it might be of use to organization work in applied behavior analysis. We begin by describing …

Unto Others

Elliott Sober, David Sloan Wilson

The Truth Is Sacred

David Sloan Wilson