Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ever Since Darwin, 7: Science in Society - A Historical View, 28: The Criminal as Nature's Mistake

Biological theories of criminality aren't new.
There has been no real evidence to support such theories.
Why do we wish to fob off responsibility for our violence and sexism upon our genes?
The hallmark of humanity isn't just our mental capacity but also our mental flexibility.
We have made our world and we can change it.

Ever Since Darwin: Reflections in Natural History by Stephen Jay Gould

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