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On Genius: In Which It Is Attempted To Be Proved, That There Is No Mental Distinction Among Mankind (1830)

On Genius: In Which It Is Attempted To Be Proved, That There Is No Mental Distinction Among Mankind (1830)

Grisenthwaite, William

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ISBN10: 1165587149
ISBN13: 9781165587148
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Genius: In Which It Is Attempted To Be Proved, That There Is No Mental Distinction Among Mankind (1830) is a book written by William Grisenthwaite. The book argues that there is no innate difference in intellectual capacity among people, and that genius is not a product of nature, but rather of nurture and education. Grisenthwaite contends that the idea of genius as a rare and exceptional quality is a myth, perpetuated by a society that values individual achievement and exceptionalism. He argues that all people have the potential for intellectual greatness, and that the only thing that separates the geniuses from the rest of us is the opportunity to develop their abilities. The book is a philosophical treatise on the nature of genius and the role of education in cultivating intellectual potential. It challenges the prevailing view of genius as a natural gift, and instead presents a more egalitarian vision of human potential.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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