Bigotry Quote by John Horgan
![“Biological determinism is a blight on science. It implies that the way things are is the way they must be. [...] This position is wrong, both empirically and morally.” quote by John Horgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce6/john-horgan-99278_bigotry_biological-determinism-is-a-blight-on-sc_2255670.jpg)
““Biological determinism is a blight on science. It implies that the way things are is the way they must be. [...] This position is wrong, both empirically and morally.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Science Talk, 2015
Biological determinism claims that biology fixes behavior, which is scientifically inaccurate and ethically problematic.
In simple terms: Biology doesn't dictate destiny.
Key Takeaway
Challenge fixed‑mindset views on biology.
Themes
science
ethics
determinism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- debates on nature vs nurture
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
genetics
free will
social constructs
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence counters biological determinism?
- How can we promote nuanced views?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks cultural and environmental influences.
![“[Science] dissipates errors born of ignorance about our true relations with nature, errors the more damaging in that the social order should rest only on those relations. TRUTH! JUSTICE! Those are the immutable laws. Let us banish the dangerous maxim that it is sometimes useful to depart from them…” quote by Pierre-Simon Laplace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f5e/pierre-simon-laplace-15849_born_science-dissipates-errors-born-of-ignora_1772550.jpg)
![“What are you for? It may be, to a degree, consoling that white brothers and sisters did not vote for [Donald] Trump, and do not participate in that brand of animus, that gas-bagging of enormous bigotry.” quote by Michael Eric Dyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/01d/michael-eric-dyson-1424_animus_what-are-you-for-it-may-be-to-a-degree-c_14940.jpg)
