46 pages 1 hour read

B. F. Skinner

Beyond Freedom and Dignity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1971

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B. F. Skinner's Beyond Freedom and Dignity sparks both admiration and criticism. Praised for its thought-provoking insights on behaviorism and the potential of scientific control to improve society, it is also criticized for its perceived reductionism and dismissal of free will. The book remains influential but controversial in its challenge to traditional human values.

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Who Should Read Beyond Freedom and Dignity?

A reader who enjoys Beyond Freedom and Dignity by B. F. Skinner is likely interested in psychology, behaviorism, and theories of human behavior. Comparable works include Skinner's own Walden Two and Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. Ideal for those curious about the influence of environment over free will.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Philosophy
Science / Nature
Themes
Self Discovery
Society: Community
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Genre
Education
Social Science
Psychology