Publisher's Synopsis
""Hereditary Genius And Inquiries Into Human Faculty And Its Development"" is a book written by Francis Galton in 1869. It is a pioneering work in the field of psychology that explores the idea of intelligence being inherited through genetics. Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin, argues that genius runs in families and that it is possible to predict a person's intelligence based on their family history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the concept of hereditary genius. Galton looks at the biographies of famous scientists, writers, and artists to try and find patterns in their family histories. He concludes that intelligence is largely inherited and that it is possible to identify ""genius families"" based on their lineage. The second part of the book explores the development of human faculties, including intelligence, memory, and sensory perception. Galton argues that these faculties can be improved through training and education, but that there are limits to how much improvement can be achieved. He also looks at the role of environment and upbringing in shaping a person's abilities.Overall, ""Hereditary Genius And Inquiries Into Human Faculty And Its Development"" is a groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for the study of intelligence and genetics. While some of Galton's ideas have been criticized as being overly deterministic and racist, his work remains an important contribution to the field of psychology.Hereditary Genius an Inquiry into Its Laws and Consequences and Inquiries into Human Faculty and Its Development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
