About Behaviorism
by B.F. Skinner
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Description
The basic book about the controversial philosophy known as behaviorism, written by its leading exponent. Bibliography, index.
Book Club Questions for About Behaviorism (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for About Behaviorism (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on About Behaviorism:
- Did B.F. Skinner emphasize any specific themes throughout About Behaviorism? What do you think B.F. Skinner is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of About Behaviorism and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout About Behaviorism? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does About Behaviorism reveal B.F. Skinner's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think B.F. Skinner is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of About Behaviorism affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did B.F. Skinner's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for About Behaviorism (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for About Behaviorism (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on About Behaviorism:
- Did B.F. Skinner make persuasive arguments in About Behaviorism? Did About Behaviorism change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from About Behaviorism?
- How does B.F. Skinner present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is B.F. Skinner biased within About Behaviorism? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does About Behaviorism make you want to read next? Why?
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