Hereditarianism — is the doctrine or school of thought that heredity plays a significant role in determining human nature and character traits, such as intelligence and . Hereditarians believe in the power of genetics to explain human character traits and solve… … Wikipedia
hereditarianism — he·red·i·tar·i·an·ism (hə rĕd ĭ târʹē ə nĭz əm) n. The doctrine or school that regards heredity as the primary factor in determining intelligence and behavior independent of environmental influences. * * * … Universalium
hereditarianism — noun the school of thought that heredity is more important than factors such as environment in determining intelligence and behaviour See Also: hereditarian, hereditist … Wiktionary
hereditarianism — n. theory that individual characteristics and attributes are genetically determined … English contemporary dictionary
Hereditarianism — see Social Darwinism … Mini philosophy glossary
hereditarianism — he·red·i·tar·i·an·ism … English syllables
hereditarianism — /hərɛdɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/ (say huhredi tairreeuhnizuhm) noun the belief that it is heredity which most significantly shapes personality. Compare environmentalism (def. 2) …
hereditarianism — noun the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth • Ant: ↑environmentalism • Hypernyms: ↑philosophical doctrine, ↑philosophical theory * * * ēəˌnizəm noun ( s) … Useful english dictionary
hereditarian — hereditarianism, n. /heuh red i tair ee euhn/, n. 1. a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups, including moral and intellectual attributes, are predominantly determined by genetic factors (opposed to environmentalist) … Universalium
hereditarian — 1. noun One who advocates hereditarianism 2. adjective of, or relating to hereditarianism … Wiktionary
