Hereditary Genius an Inquiry into Its Laws and Consequences

Hereditary Genius: An Inquiry into Its Laws and Consequences is a book written by Francis Galton, a British polymath and cousin of Charles Darwin. The book was first published in 1869 and is considered a pioneering work in the field of genetics and intelligence. In this book, Galton explores the concept of hereditary genius, which he defines as ""a natural gift for intellectual work or artistic excellence transmitted from parent to child."" He argues that intelligence and other mental traits are largely determined by genetics, and that the study of hereditary genius can help us understand the laws that govern the transmission of these traits from one generation to the next.Galton draws on a wide range of data and evidence to support his arguments, including biographical information on famous individuals and their families, as well as statistical analyses of intelligence test scores and other measures of cognitive ability. He also discusses the implications of his findings for education, social policy, and the future of human evolution.Despite its controversial nature, Hereditary Genius was widely influential in its time and helped to establish Galton as a leading figure in the emerging field of genetics. Today, the book is still regarded as an important historical document in the study of intelligence and genetics.1869. Galton, an explorer and anthropologist, is known for his pioneering studies of human intelligence. Influenced by the work of his cousin Charles Darwin, he coined the term eugenics (from the Greek eugenes or wellborn) and devoted the latter part of life to applying Darwinian science to develop theories about heredity and good or noble birth. In this volume he makes the case for his theory of hereditary genius. Contents: Classification of Men According to Their Reputation; Classification of Men According to Their Natural Gifts; Comparison of the Two Classifications; Notation; The Judges of England between 1660 and 1865; Statesmen; English Peerages, Their Influence Upon Race; Commanders; Literary Men; Men of Science; Poets; Musicians; Painters; Divines; Senior Classics of Cambridge; Oarsmen; Wrestlers of the North Country; Comparison of Results; The Comparative Worth of Different Races; Influences that Affect the Natural Ability of Nations. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.