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the school of thought that heredity is more important than factors such as environment in determining intelligence and behaviourSee Also: hereditarian, hereditist
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Hereditarianism — is the doctrine or school of thought that heredity plays a significant role in determining human nature and character traits, such as intelligence and . Hereditarians believe in the power of genetics to explain human character traits and solve… … Wikipedia
Hereditarianism — a 19th century political philosophy which attempted to explain differences in social status (particularly class and racial differences) on the basis of evolutionary fitness. Social Darwinism is generally considered unscientific by modern… … Mini philosophy glossary
hereditarianism — he·red·i·tar·i·an·ism (hə rĕd ĭ târʹē ə nĭz əm) n. The doctrine or school that regards heredity as the primary factor in determining intelligence and behavior independent of environmental influences. * * * … Universalium
hereditarianism — n. theory that individual characteristics and attributes are genetically determined … English contemporary dictionary
Hereditarianism — see Social Darwinism … Mini philosophy glossary
hereditarianism — he·red·i·tar·i·an·ism … English syllables
hereditarianism — /hərɛdɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/ (say huhredi tairreeuhnizuhm) noun the belief that it is heredity which most significantly shapes personality. Compare environmentalism (def. 2) …
hereditarianism — noun the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth • Ant: ↑environmentalism • Hypernyms: ↑philosophical doctrine, ↑philosophical theory * * * ēəˌnizəm noun ( s) … Useful english dictionary
hereditarian — hereditarianism, n. /heuh red i tair ee euhn/, n. 1. a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups, including moral and intellectual attributes, are predominantly determined by genetic factors (opposed to environmentalist) … Universalium
hereditarian — 1. noun One who advocates hereditarianism 2. adjective of, or relating to hereditarianism … Wiktionary
