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Rediscover the science and philosophy of behavior In Science and
Philosophy of Behavior: Selected Papers, distinguished researcher
W. M. Baum delivers an expansive collection of incisive papers
setting out a new paradigm of thinking about behavior. The book
offers only articles that put forward a philosophical and
theoretical framework for an effective natural science of behavior.
Quantitative analysis is largely avoided (except for a paper on, of
all things, avoidance). Organized into three parts, the author
explains the flow-like nature of behavior and its link to
evolution, as well as descriptions of a pure form of behaviorism
that correct some flaws in B.F. Skinner's seminal works. The book
also links behaviorism to anthropology in its final section.
Readers will also find: Fulsome descriptions of the molar nature of
behavior and why the molecular view is misguided Re-imaginations of
the concept of reinforcement, including considerations of
allocation, induction, and contingency Explorations of the links
between behavior analysis and Darwinian evolutionary processes An
essential critique--and reorganization--of behavior theory and
philosophy, Science and Philosophy of Behavior: Selected Papers is
a controversial, fascinating, and eye-opening journey through a
half-century of transformational work in the field.
Understanding Behaviorism is a classic textbook that explains the
basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in
a scholarly but accessible manner. * Now in its third edition, the
text has been substantially updated to include the latest
developments over the last decade in behaviour analysis,
evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution theory * The only book
available that explains behavior analysis and applies it to
philosophical and practical problems, written by one of today s
best-known and most highly respected behaviorists * Explores
ancient concepts such as purpose, language, knowledge, and thought,
as well as applying behavioural thinking to contemporary social
issues like freedom, democracy, and culture * Part of the new
evolutionary perspective for understanding individual behavior in
general and culture in particular culminates with practical
approaches to improving the lives of all humanity
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