B.F. Skinner Quotes

A collection of quotes by B.F. Skinner.

B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) was an influential American psychologist and behaviorist. He is considered one of the founders of modern behaviorism and known for his research on operant conditioning, which focused on how behavior is shaped by consequences. Skinner's work emphasized the importance of reinforcement in learning and his theories have had a significant impact in various fields, including education, psychology, and animal training. He authored several influential works, such as "The Behavior of Organisms" and "Beyond Freedom and Dignity," and his ideas continue to influence the study of human behavior.

A scientist may not be sure of the answer, but he's often su

A scientist may not be sure of the answer, but he's often sure he can find one. And that's a condition which is clearly not enjoyed by philosophy.

B.F. Skinner

Science Philosophy Answers

Once in a while a new government initiates a program to put

Once in a while a new government initiates a program to put power to better use, but its success or failure never really proves anything. In science, experiments are designed, checked, altered, repeated-- but not in politics... We have no real cumulative knowledge. History tells us nothing. That's the tragedy of a political reformer.

B.F. Skinner

Politics Science Political Reformer