Hereditary Genius


Gelesen von 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)

Kapitel

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

Bewertungen

Fairly dry book but good points nevertheless; reader meh.


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(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.