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Beyond Freedom and Dignity. -- by Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-1990 is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Beyond Freedom and Dignity. -- about?
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".
Who reads Beyond Freedom and Dignity. --?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-1990
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1971
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780394425559
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Psychology, Sociology, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.69 / 5 (19 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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