This document discusses adaptationism and debates around it. It distinguishes between adaptive traits and adaptations, and evaluates empirical adaptationism by comparing comparative monism and pluralism. It addresses criticisms of adaptationist arguments by noting the importance of recognizing constraints. Methodological adaptationism is discussed, comparing the intentional, design, and physical stances. The document also discusses falsifiability of theories and evaluating research heuristics based on their fecundity rather than falsifiability.