Freedom and the control of men (1955/1956) American Scholar, 25 (1), 47-65
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Let men be happy, informed, skillful, well behaved, and productive.
— B. F. Skinner
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About B. F. Skinner
Burrhus Frederic Skinner (20 March 1904 – 18 August 1990) was an American behaviorist, author, inventor, baseball enthusiast, social philosopher and poet.
About B. F. Skinner
Burrhus Frederic Skinner (20 March 1904 – 18 August 1990) was an American behaviorist, author, inventor, baseball enthusiast, social philosopher and poet.
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