Hereditary Genius


Lu par Leon Harvey

(3.1 stars; 8 reviews)

A biographical summary of the pre-eminent men of Britain grouped by profession. The extensive survey draws from information including college graduation, reputation during career, fellowships, and even known relatives. Includes discussions on findings and observations as well as referenced appendices. - Summary by Leon Harvey (7 hr 15 min)

Chapitres

Preface 34:52 Lu par Leon Harvey
Introductory Chapter 7:15 Lu par Leon Harvey
Classification of Men According to Their Reputation 12:46 Lu par Leon Harvey
Classification of Men According to Their Natural Gifts 39:29 Lu par Leon Harvey
Comparison of the Two Classifications 22:35 Lu par Leon Harvey
Notation 5:30 Lu par Leon Harvey
The Judges of England Between 1660 and 1865 55:50 Lu par Leon Harvey
Statesmen 9:10 Lu par Leon Harvey
English Peerages. Their Influence Upon Race 21:12 Lu par Leon Harvey
Commanders 15:00 Lu par Leon Harvey
Literary Men 7:42 Lu par Leon Harvey
Men of Science 11:40 Lu par Leon Harvey
Poets 3:46 Lu par Leon Harvey
Musicians 2:45 Lu par Leon Harvey
Painters 3:32 Lu par Leon Harvey
Divines 51:48 Lu par Leon Harvey
Senior Classics of Cambridge 2:58 Lu par Leon Harvey
Oarsmen 7:45 Lu par Leon Harvey
Wrestlers of the North Country 1:45 Lu par Leon Harvey
Comparison of Results 34:17 Lu par Leon Harvey
The Comparative Worth of Different Races 27:08 Lu par Leon Harvey
Influences That Affect the General Ability of Nations 21:47 Lu par Leon Harvey
General Considerations 23:32 Lu par Leon Harvey
Appendix 11:09 Lu par Leon Harvey

Critiques

Fairly dry book but good points nevertheless; reader meh.


(4 stars)


(5 stars)

Although not a popular topic to discuss today, heritability of cognitive abilities is quite well established now. This book is an interesting early investigation into the heritability of abilities.


(1 stars)

Why would anyone ever resuscitate this ludicrous book? It’s obsolete scientifically. And happens to be MONSTROUSLY OFFENSIVE too.