Skinner, B.F.
Beyond Freedom and Dignity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872206274
- author:
- Skinner, B.F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.9 x 21 centimetres (0.22
- Genre:
- Ethics & moral philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
B. F. Skinner's Beyond Freedom and Dignity challenges traditional notions of freedom and dignity in this influential work of 20th-century thought. Originally published in 1971, the book argues that these concepts have become obstacles to solving the world's problems by focusing on individual behavior rather than the environment. Skinner proposes a radically different approach, one that seeks to understand human behavior through the interaction between genetic endowment and personal history, rather than mental attributes. He advocates for changing the physical and social environments in which people live if we are to achieve our goals of freedom and dignity. This thought-provoking work urges readers to reexamine their assumptions about human nature and consider a new perspective on how to address societal issues. By exploring this alternative approach, Skinner invites readers to think critically about the world around them and imagine a future where humanity can reach its full potential.
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