Human Nature and the Nature of Science.

Stevens, Richard J.

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ERIC Number: EJ382927

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Human Nature and the Nature of Science.

Stevens, Richard J.

American Biology Teacher, v50 n6 p354-61 Sep 1988

Examines the procedural and philosophical perspectives taken by science in examining human characteristics. Discusses the different levels of accuracy of various scientific fields. Encourages discussion of what biological and behavioral sciences can and cannot reveal about complex human nature. Considers some characteristics of quality science teaching. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Neurology, Physical Sciences, Physiology, Science Education, Sciences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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