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Inquiries into human faculty and its development

Book • 1883
In this book, Sir Francis Galton discusses a wide range of psychological and anthropometric topics, including intellectual differences, mental imagery, and the variety of human nature.

He also introduces the concept of eugenics, advocating for the improvement of human stock through selective breeding.

The book covers various aspects of human faculties, comparing them across different races and societies.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by Steven Monticelli when discussing the origins of eugenics.
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Anti-Vax America: The Complete Series
Referenced by Stephen Monticelli when introducing the term eugenics and the ideas behind it.
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Anti-Vax America: The Complete Series
Mentioned by Stephen Monticelli as the book where Galton coined the term eugenics.
Anti-Vax America: Soft Eugenics
Mentioned by Adam Rutherford while discussing the origins of eugenics and its connection to Charles Darwin's work.
Control: Eugenics And The Corruption Of Science

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