Beyond Freedom and Dignity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1971

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 1

Chapters 2-3

Chapters 4-5

Chapters 6-7

Chapters 8-9

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How does Skinner’s intended audience of lay readers impact his writing style? What techniques does he use to accommodate his audience? How does his writing style impact the credibility of the text?

Why is behaviorism controversial? Is the concept of free will more harmful or beneficial to society? Support your answer with examples from the text or from external sources.

Why are freedom and dignity important social constructs? How are ideas of freedom and dignity disseminated among the general public? How do these concepts inhibit a technology of behavior?