Kako je pjesništvo evolucijski adaptivno?

Abstract

In regard to the evolutionary approach in psychology, each simple or complex human trait or behaviour can be, directly or indirectly, interpreted as a functional adaptation developed for the purposes of survival and reproduction. Poetry, as a widespread and complex literary genre, has several of its own adaptive advantages as well as several of those shared with other literary genres. Most literature helps us acquire and develop the ''theory of mind'' and ''scenario spinning''. Poetry on its own is distinguished from other literary genres by its linguistic complexity and focus on emotions, which is why it can, among other functions, be especially useful in courtship.