What is group selection? Describe one or two of the main problems that might make group selection rare in nature. Describe one of the ways authors such as Sober and Wilson argue that group selection can get around this problem.

Segment 1. Short papers should start by introducing the background issue: for 1 a) you should describe the theory or view that you are going to present arguments for or against, for 1 b) this is the argument that you are criticizing; for 1 c) it will depend on the strategy. This segment will usually be 1-2 paragraphs long.

Segment 2. Following paragraphs involve critical responses. For 1 a) this is the arguments for or against the view in the first segment; for 1 b) this is criticisms of the argument in the first segment.

Segment 3. A minimal conclusion if some separate summing up is necessary. This is optional for the short paper exercises.

Prompt: What is group selection? Describe one or two of the main problems that might make group selection rare in nature. Describe one of the ways authors such as Sober and Wilson argue that group selection can get around this problem.

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