Recent Issues. Chapter 11: A New Preface to Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Quote 2

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Recent Issues. Chapter 11: A New Preface to Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Quote 2

Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation
Post published:March 15, 2019
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Who would control human behavior, and who would control the controllers? Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who is to control the authorities? I think that that question can be answered by translating quis as what rather than who.” (p. 114)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Who would control human behavior, and who would control the controllers? Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who is to control the authorities? I think that that question can be answered by translating quis as what rather than who.” (p. 114)

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