Author

Publication

1972 - Knopf, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

56,250 words, Guess

Page Count

225 pages

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Classifications

  • LCCBF'698.9'C8'S57
  • DDC150.19/434
  • LCCBF'698.9'C8'S5714
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  • LCCBF698.9.C8

Description

Beyond Freedom and Dignity argues that entrenched belief in free will and the moral autonomy of the individual (which Skinner referred to as "dignity") hinders the prospect of using scientific methods to modify behavior for the purpose of building a happier and better-organized society. The book may be summarized as an attempt to promote Skinner's philosophy of science, the technology of human behavior, his conception of determinism, and what Skinner calls "cultural engineering".

Description

Presents the argument that man's environment must be changed rather than man himself if the traditional goals of the struggle for freedom and dignity are to be reached.

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