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Edward O. WilsonOn Human Nature
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1978A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Outline Edward O. Wilson’s treatment of genetic determinism throughout On Human Nature and how it interacts with learned behavior through the lens of traditional gender roles. How does our contemporary understanding of gender deconstruct Wilson’s argument?
Outline how Wilson deals with the “nature versus nurture” (genetic inheritance versus cultural evolution) paradox. What is your opinion of the topic?
How does Wilson demonstrate the necessity of synthesizing the natural sciences and the social sciences and humanities (as framed in the Preface and Chapter 1)?
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