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"The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature" by Steven Pinker challenges the idea that humans are shaped solely by environment, arguing that genetics and evolution play a significant role in behavior. The book critiques the "blank slate" theory and explores how biology influences personality, decision-making, and social structures. Pinker also addresses concerns about inequality and determinism. Recognizing the role of innate traits alongside culture provides a deeper understanding of human nature and society.
Author
Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker (PhD) is a cognitive psychologist, linguist, and celebrated author known for exploring the intersections of language, cognition, and human behavior. As the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, his research has shaped modern understanding of the mind. His 2002 book, "The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature," challenges the belief in a purely nurture-driven human nature, emphasizing the roles of biology and evolution in shaping behavior.
Steven Pinker (PhD) is a cognitive psychologist, linguist, and celebrated author known for exploring the intersections of language, cognition, and human behavior. As the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, his research has shaped modern understanding of the mind. His 2002 book, "The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature," challenges the belief in a purely nurture-driven human nature, emphasizing the roles of biology and evolution in shaping behavior.
Language
English
Topic
Mental Health, Social Health, Continuous Development
The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
ISBN 10|13
0142003344 | 978-0142003343
Print Length
560 pages