Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 17: Freedom and Dignity Revisited. Quote 3

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 17: Freedom and Dignity Revisited. Quote 3

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“To say with John Stuart Mill, that “liberty consists in doing what one desires” is to neglect the determiners of desires.” (p. 196)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“To say with John Stuart Mill, that “liberty consists in doing what one desires” is to neglect the determiners of desires.” (p. 196)

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