In his book Beyond Freedom and Dignity, Dr. B. F. Skinner rejects the general belief that within each individual there is an “inner man” immune to environmental shaping. In discussion with Elizabeth Hall of Psychology Today magazine, he illuminates the origins of behaviorism and some of its basic principles and argues the need for a culture designed by behaviorists. Within this context, he explores the notion of control, its use and potential misuse, punishment and freedom.
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002394
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English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Genetics and environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Heredity and environment
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy, Moral
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Behavior genetics
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Nature and nurture
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Philosophy, Moral
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Behavior genetics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Behavior modification
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Behaviorism (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetic psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Heredity
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nature and nurture
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Behavior genetics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics and environment
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heredity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heredity and environment
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Colour
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16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)