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The Philosophy of Behavioral Modification

by Michael Scriven - 1973

In this paper I shall first try to show the extent to which Skinner, the prophet of the present revival, is profoundly wrong in his philosophical conclusions as exemplified in Beyond Freedom and Dignity; and, second, I shall argue that many of those who apply his approach, as exemplified by contributions to this volume, are in dire need of a better philosophical position, without which they are severely handicapped both scientifically and humanistically.

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Cite This Article as: Teachers College Record Volume 74 Number 5, 1973, p. 422-445
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Michael Scriven University of California, Berkeley E-mail Author MICHAEL SCRIVEN is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.

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