The Nonscience of Human Nature.

Gould, Stephen Jay

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Publication Date: 1974

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The Nonscience of Human Nature

Gould, Stephen Jay

Natural History, 83, 4, 21-24, Apr 74

Possible reasons for the current resurgence of biological determinism are discussed. Deterministic arguments are classified as being based on the general human species or based on presumed differences among racial groups. The first type of argument is presented and some alternate interpretations proposed. (LS)

Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior, Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Developmental Psychology, Evolution, Heredity, Human Development

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