Maslow's theory

[petrushka.googol]

Does Maslow's theory of need hierarchy have as it's base evolutionary constructs?

 

Does the peak of the Maslow pyramid represent the attribute of a "evolved" mind? (self - actualization)

 

 

 

 

 

[Sorcerer]

No, I think you have the wrong place for the topic, this should be in psychology. However there is a distinct disconnect between this theory and evolutionary biology. In that this was worked from the top down, not the bottom up.

I think what you'll find is that there is no way of coming to the conclusion of an "evolved" mind. Every organism is equally adapted and equally evolved.

I'll also put it to you that this is a hyper egotistical stance, given by a maniacal person, who actually has no idea of what a utopian society entails. A person with a distinct disconnect of empathy between self and others. I would say Maslow was a psychopath.

[iNow]

The basic idea is that you won't have the attentional resources to write poetry and contemplate the enormity of the universe if you are spending all of your time scrounging for food, hiking to find shelter, or evading predators.

 

In what way do you think this relates to evolutionary constructs? Perhaps you are equating self-actualization with the term "evolved mind?" Maybe you are suggesting that organisms with less of a need to spend so much time gathering food and finding shelter are more evolved?

 

In its current state, your question isn't very clear.

Edited July 21, 2014 by iNow