Affordances are for life (and not just for maximizing reproductive fitness)

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Edward Baggs, Guilherme Sanches de Oliveira, Miguel Segundo‐Ortin, Paula Lanna Pereira da Silva, Vicente Raja, Anthony P. Chemero
DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25103270
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Abstract

We are pleased to see the concept of affordances being given attention in the context of evolutionary theory. We are, however, surprised that the authors engage so little with existing work on affordances. We highlight some properties of affordances that the authors overlook: affordances are perceivable, are ubiquitous across the animal kingdom, are relative to individuals, and can be learned.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation Evolution and Genetic Dynamics Animal Behavior and Reproduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Volume
49
Pages
e60–e60
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN