Anthropological Theories

noun the principle that evidence from independent sources can converge to strong conclusions

• The theory of consilience seeks to unify knowledge from different disciplines.
• Consilience is all about connecting the dots between different fields of study.
• Consilience is like when all the pieces of the puzzle come together.
• Consilience is the thread that weaves together the fabric of diverse knowledge.

noun a person who believes that most characteristics of organisms are adaptations

adjective relating to or characteristic of the belief that most characteristics of organisms are adaptations

• The adaptationist approach to studying evolution focuses on how traits have evolved to serve specific functions.
• John is a strong believer in the adaptationist theory when it comes to understanding animal behavior.
• Some people think the adaptationist idea is just a fancy way of saying survival of the fittest.
• In business, being adaptationist means being able to quickly adjust to changes in the market.