Recent Issues. Chapter 11: A New Preface to Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Quote 5

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Recent Issues. Chapter 11: A New Preface to Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Quote 5

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Post published:March 20, 2019
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“Both natural selection and operant conditioning have been slow to make their way as scientific explanations because they conflict with well-established views. Selection replaces purpose, for example.” (p. 115) (pp. 114-115)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Both natural selection and operant conditioning have been slow to make their way as scientific explanations because they conflict with well-established views. Selection replaces purpose, for example.” (p. 115) (pp. 114-115)

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