IMAGES OF MAN AND PUBLIC OPINION

As social science defines ever more precisely the respective roles of free will and determinism in directing human behavior, man's conception of his own nature changes. As a consequence, his opinions on a vast array of political, economic, and social problems also change. Dr. Glock presents a v...

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Published in:Public opinion quarterly 1964-01, Vol.28 (4), p.539-546
Main Author: Glock, Charles Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American culture
Charity
Criminals
Determinism
Economic systems
Free will
Image/Images
Man/Men (see also Male)
Persona
Physicians
Public opinion
Social sciences
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Summary:As social science defines ever more precisely the respective roles of free will and determinism in directing human behavior, man's conception of his own nature changes. As a consequence, his opinions on a vast array of political, economic, and social problems also change. Dr. Glock presents a very thoughtful, penetrating analysis and discussion of some of the significant implications of this observation.
ISSN:0033-362X
1537-5331
DOI:10.1086/267277