Francis Galton and the Darwins
(1993) Francis Galton and the Darwins. The General Psychologist 29:pp. 1-5.
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Abstract
Francis Galton (1822-1911), the founder of eugenics as well as a pioneer in the field of behavior genetics, was a younger half-cousin to Charles Darwin and conceived of many of his major contributions within the context of Darwinian theory. This paper describes the connections between Galton's and Darwin's families, as well as the personal relationships between the two men. Darwin's influence on Galton is revealed as having been as much "religious" as it was scientific.
| EPrint Type: | Journal (Paginated) |
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| Keywords: | Francis Galton, Charles Darwin, Erasmus Darwin, eugenics, evolution, religion |
| Subjects: | History > Biography Chronology > 19th Century Psychology > Evolution Psychology > Eugenics |
| ID Code: | 123 |
| Deposited By: | Fancher, Raymond |
| Deposited On: | 07 December 2002 |