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    Challenges→The assertion that the relative contributions of nature and nurture can be apportioned is misleading if not outright false

    Philosophers including Sterelny and Griffiths have argued that causal parity claims about genes and environments themselves presuppose that such contributions can be compared and contrasted.

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    Causal parity(describing a philosophical claim about genes and environments)
    The idea that two or more things (like genes and environment) have equal importance or equal power in causing an outcome—neither one is more responsible than the other.
    Griffiths(as a philosopher being cited for his argument about genes and environment)
    Paul Griffiths is a philosopher of science who studies genetics and evolution; he's known for challenging the traditional view that genes are special or more important than other factors in development.
    Presuppose(what both foundationalisms supposedly do)
    To assume or take for granted something as true in order to make an argument work, without proving it first.
    Sterelny(as a philosopher being cited for his argument about genes and environment)
    Kim Sterelny is a contemporary philosopher of biology who studies how genes, environment, and development all work together to shape organisms—he's particularly interested in arguing against the idea that genes are the only important factor.

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