Quote by Mason Cooley

Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort.

Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History k

Summary

This quote suggests that psychology constantly seeks to validate and prove the inherent characteristics and behaviors of human nature. However, the study of history consistently contradicts these attempts, highlighting that human nature is often unpredictable and influenced by various societal and environmental factors. It implies that psychology's quest to understand and define human nature is a challenging task as it constantly encounters contradictions and challenges provided by the evidence from historical events and contexts.

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Nature History

By Mason Cooley

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