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Killer Apes, Naked Apes, and Just Plain Nasty People: The Misuse and Abuse of Science in Political Discourse
Critiques biological determinism, exploring its historical roots from the European Enlightenment through the eugenics movement and the rise of sociobiology and evolutionary psychology. The author challenges the assertion that human behavior is primarily governed by innate biological factors, such as genes or fixed instincts, instead advocating for the significant influence of environmental, social, and cultural factors. The source examines flawed scientific arguments like those related to IQ testing and racial differences, highlighting how these ideas have been misused to justify discriminatory social policies and ideologies. Ultimately, the text argues that such biologically deterministic views oversimplify human complexity and often serve as a pretext for opposing social change.
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