Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 3

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Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 1: Why We Are Not Acting to Save the World. Quote 3

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“The concept of purpose has been replaced by that of selection, which was first recognized by Darwin and Wallace in the natural selection of species.” (p. 2)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The concept of purpose has been replaced by that of selection, which was first recognized by Darwin and Wallace in the natural selection of species.” (p. 2)

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