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The Lowerers.

Authors :
Wieseltier, Leon
Source :
New Republic. 10/31/94, Vol. 211 Issue 18, p20-24. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Refutes the scientific fatalism with which Charles Murray and Richard J. Herrnstein have indulged in their study of social groups, race, IQ and genes. Criticism on Murray's scientism reflected in drawing distinction between political fashion and science; Discussion on the belief that the fate of individuals is determined by their membership in a group; Suggestion that the belief in freedom recognizes the differences in endowments distinguishing individuals from each other; Failure of Murray to account for the rise of African American middle class on the morrow of the civil rights revolution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
211
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9410257577