Thesis: The argument on the relative importance of nature versus that of nurture had been long and fruitless. I.Numerous great minds have participated in this debate over the years. A. Most debate has either remained divisive or lacking of evidence. B. Although this question has been largely solved in the animal world, scientists continue to try to test humans. (Pigliucci 2002) C. Humans are resistant to empirical analysis. II.<Tab/>Modern …showed first 75 words of 314 total…

…showed last 75 words of 314 total…us to examine our own practices of public policy and ethical consequences. Sources Lewontin, R.C., S. Rose, and L. J. Kamin. 1984. Not in our genes : biology, ideology, and human nature New York : Pantheon Books Hellman, Hal, 1998. Great feuds in science : ten of the liveliest disputes ever. New York : Wiley Harris, Judith, 1999. The NURTURE ASSUMPTION: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do. New York : Touchstone Books Pigliucci, Massimo, 2002. Beyond nature versus nurture. TMP Onlin