Darwin y Lorenz: La conexión humana

Avedis Aznavurian

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Darwin and Lorenz: the human connection

Based on the work of Charles Darwin and Konrad Lorenz, this paper reviews the innate-learned concepts and the diverse theories that explain animal behavior. It is also analyzed the value of the inference from animal to human behavior and its social impact. At the same time, we look upon the contribution to epistemology and science methodology of the Konrad Lorenz’s experiences.

 

Key words: Evolution, Darwin, Lorenz, epistemology, ethology, behavior, nature-nurture.


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