B.f. Skinner and the Grand Inquisitor

Abstract. B.F. Skinner allures us with the possibilities of turning the stones of materialistic rewards into the bread of human values. He tempts us by assuring success in achieving our goals through behavioral science, if only we give up our autonomy. He offers the power of complete control over ou...

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Main Author: Rottschaefer, William A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- 1995
In: Zygon
Year: 1995, Volume: 30, Issue: 3, Pages: 407-433
Further subjects:B B.F. Skinner
B Grand Inquisitor
B Values
B science and technology of behavior
B Freedom
B science of values
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Summary:Abstract. B.F. Skinner allures us with the possibilities of turning the stones of materialistic rewards into the bread of human values. He tempts us by assuring success in achieving our goals through behavioral science, if only we give up our autonomy. He offers the power of complete control over our behaviors, on condition that we relinquish responsibility for our lives to a technological elite. Is B. F. Skinner a flesh-and-blood Grand Inquisitor? This essay tries to persuade the reader that Skinner's offers are worth considering.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1995.tb00081.x