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“Deconstructing the concept of race not only conflicts with people's tendency to classify and build family histories according to common descent but also ignores the work of biologists studying non-human species.”

Quote by J. Philippe Rushton

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J. Philippe Rushton

J. Philippe Rushton was a prominent psychologist known for his contributions to the study of individual differences and intelligence. His research focused on the genetic basis of human intelligence and behavioral differences, and how these differences influence social and cultural development. Throughout his academic career, Rushton proposed several controversial theories, including the genetic differences in racial intelligence. His work has sparked widespread discussion in the fields of psychology, anthropology, and genetics. more

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“Unless one is a religious fundamentalist and believes that man was created in the image and likeness of God, it is foolish to believe that human beings are exempt from biological classification and the laws of evolution that apply to all other life forms.”

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“What I'd like to get across is try your best to be yourself. I realize there are those who are much further along than you are; there are stars, but learn to be who you are and to play yourself. Be confident in that fact.”

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