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Edward O. Wilson and Ruth Benedict's Views

Introduction

Edward O Wilson, the father of Science of Evolutionary Psychology presented different theories related to nature, human beings and culture. His theories and beliefs emphasize on evolution as he thinks that human behavior is a result of evolution. He was a Biologist and believed in nature. Ruth Benedict was an Anthropologist who also contributed in the field of Sociology and Psychology. She believed that human behavior is the result of personality traits and characteristics of human beings. She is well-known for her work dealing with characters of different cultural groups.

Nature refers to the physical world where human beings live and spend their time. Culture plays a unique role in the life of human beings, and people follow their culture existing in their societies. Edward O. Wilson and Ruth Benedict presented their different views and ideas, according to their learning and experiences. Ruth Benedict was a part of personality and culture school, and she believed that human behavior depends on culture and personality traits. While Edward O. Wilson was a biologist and believed that behavior of human beings depends on the nature and has evolved with the passage of time. He believes that culture is a slave of biology and depends on the nature and evolution.

Discussion

Thesis Statement

Culture plays a unique role in human life and shapes the behavior of human beings. Ruth Benedict and Edward O. Wilson presented their ideas related to culture and nature. A comparison of their views helps in understanding culture and behavior of human beings in a better way.

Views and its Comparison

Edward O. Wilson and Ruth Benedict belonged to two different schools of thought, and their ideas and theories were different from each other. Edward believed in evolution and according to his theory human behavior ...