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Instinct in the explanation of behaviour
Australasian Journal of Philosophy 23 (1-3):1 – 34 (1945)
Abstract
The author discusses mcdougall's position on the subject and the "concept of separate patterns of behaviour" in individual and general circumstance. The author concludes that mcdougall was interested in a scientific question concerning innate tendencies in humans but thinks mcdougall posited too many instincts. (staff).My notes
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