Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA
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Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA is a critical work by geneticist Richard Lewontin that challenges genetic determinism and explores how biological science is shaped by social and political interests.
All labels observed (1)
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| Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA Context triple: [Richard Lewontin, notableWork, Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA]
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The Growth of Biological Thought
The Growth of Biological Thought is a landmark 1982 book by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr that traces the historical development and conceptual foundations of modern biology, especially evolutionary theory and systematics.
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Essays of a Biologist
Essays of a Biologist is a collection of influential essays by evolutionary biologist Julian Huxley that explores biology’s implications for human society, philosophy, and the modern worldview.
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The Future of Biology
"The Future of Biology" is an essay by David Lewis that explores how advances in biological science might reshape our understanding of life, mind, and philosophical questions about possibility and explanation.
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The Theory of the Gene
The Theory of the Gene is a foundational 1926 book by geneticist Thomas Hunt Morgan that synthesized experimental evidence to establish chromosomes and genes as the physical basis of heredity.
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On the Study of Biology
"On the Study of Biology" is an essay by Thomas Henry Huxley that reflects on the nature, methods, and educational value of biological science.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA Target entity description: Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA is a critical work by geneticist Richard Lewontin that challenges genetic determinism and explores how biological science is shaped by social and political interests.
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A.
The Growth of Biological Thought
The Growth of Biological Thought is a landmark 1982 book by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr that traces the historical development and conceptual foundations of modern biology, especially evolutionary theory and systematics.
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B.
Essays of a Biologist
Essays of a Biologist is a collection of influential essays by evolutionary biologist Julian Huxley that explores biology’s implications for human society, philosophy, and the modern worldview.
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C.
The Future of Biology
"The Future of Biology" is an essay by David Lewis that explores how advances in biological science might reshape our understanding of life, mind, and philosophical questions about possibility and explanation.
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D.
The Theory of the Gene
The Theory of the Gene is a foundational 1926 book by geneticist Thomas Hunt Morgan that synthesized experimental evidence to establish chromosomes and genes as the physical basis of heredity.
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E.
On the Study of Biology
"On the Study of Biology" is an essay by Thomas Henry Huxley that reflects on the nature, methods, and educational value of biological science.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| argues |
DNA is overemphasized as the sole determinant of life
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biological science is influenced by social interests ⓘ genetic explanations can obscure social causes of inequality ⓘ scientific theories are shaped by economic and political structures ⓘ |
| author | Richard Lewontin ⓘ |
| criticizes |
biological determinism
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reductionist genetics ⓘ sociobiology ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
historical and social context of science
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interaction between genes and environment ⓘ limits of genetic explanations ⓘ |
| field |
biology
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science and technology studies ⓘ sociology of science ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of science
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political critique ⓘ science ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Marxist-influenced analysis of science
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critical of capitalist social relations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
biology and society
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critique of reductionism ⓘ environment and health ⓘ genetic determinism ⓘ human genetics ⓘ ideology in science ⓘ political economy of science ⓘ social construction of scientific knowledge ⓘ social inequality ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking biology to ideology and power
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popularizing critique of genetic determinism ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Lysenkoism
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linked to:
Lamarckism
environmental determinism ⓘ eugenics ⓘ heritability ⓘ political economy of health ⓘ reductionism in biology ⓘ sociobiology debate ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Not in Our Genes ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general educated readers
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students of biology ⓘ students of sociology of science ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA Description of subject: Biology as Ideology: The Doctrine of DNA is a critical work by geneticist Richard Lewontin that challenges genetic determinism and explores how biological science is shaped by social and political interests.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
The Triple Helix: Gene, Organism, and Environment
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relatedWork
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