Welcome to the realm of J. Philippe Rushton quotes, a collection that delves into the controversial yet influential ideas of the late Canadian psychologist. Known for his research on human intelligence, race, and evolution, Rushton stirred considerable debate with his theories, challenging conventional wisdom and pushing the boundaries of scientific inquiry. His work, though often met with criticism, has left a lasting impact on the fields of psychology and anthropology, sparking discussions on the nature of human differences and the role of genetics in shaping behavior and cognition.
Throughout his career, Rushton sought to explore the underlying biological factors that contribute to variations in human traits, including intelligence, personality, and reproductive strategies. His research, which spanned decades, touched upon sensitive topics such as race and ethnicity, generating both acclaim and condemnation from his peers and the public alike. Despite facing considerable backlash, Rushton remained steadfast in his pursuit of scientific truth, advocating for rigorous empirical investigation and intellectual honesty in the pursuit of knowledge.
A race is what zoologists term a variety or subdivision of a species. J. Philippe Rushton
I received a D.Sc. from the University of London in 1992. J. Philippe Rushton
Blacks in the Caribbean, Britain, Canada and sub-Saharan Africa as well as in the United States have low IQ scores relative to whites. J. Philippe Rushton
Race differences show up early in life. J. Philippe Rushton
Nonetheless, much has been learned by studying the statistical differences between the various human races. J. Philippe Rushton
We emigrated to South Africa and later to Canada so I went to school in several places. J. Philippe Rushton
The mean pattern of educational and economic achievement within multi-racial countries such as Canada and the United States has increasingly been found to prove valid internationally. J. Philippe Rushton
To deny the predictive validity of race at this level is nonscientific and unrealistic. J. Philippe Rushton
Startling, and alarming to many, is the conclusion that follows from these data that if all people were treated the same, most average race differences would not disappear. J. Philippe Rushton
Deconstructing the concept of race not only conflicts with people’s tendency to classify and build family histories according to common descent but also ignores the work of biologists studying non-human species. J. Philippe Rushton
Each race (or variety) is characterized by a more or less distinct combination of inherited morphological, behavioral, physiological traits. J. Philippe Rushton
Sometimes it is claimed by those who argue that race is just a social construct that the human genome project shows that because people share roughly 99% of their genes in common, that there are no races. This is silly. J. Philippe Rushton
Of course, individuals vary greatly within each racial group and should be treated as such. J. Philippe Rushton
I was born in Bournemouth, England, in 1943. J. Philippe Rushton
Unless one is a religious fundamentalist and believes that man was created in the image and likeness of God, it is foolish to believe that human beings are exempt from biological classification and the laws of evolution that apply to all other life forms. J. Philippe Rushton
I then moved to the University of Western Ontario where I was made a full professor in 1985. J. Philippe Rushton
The biological factors underlying race differences in sports have consequences for educational achievement, crime and sexual behavior. J. Philippe Rushton
Those objecting to the concept of race argue that the taxonomic definitions are arbitrary and subjective. J. Philippe Rushton
On average, the Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese are more similar to each other and are different from Australians, Israelis and the Swedes, who in turn are similar to each other and are different from Nigerians, Kenyans, and Jamaicans. J. Philippe Rushton
But with each passing year and each new study, the evidence for the genetic contribution to individual and group differences becomes more firmly established than ever. J. Philippe Rushton
Formation of a new race takes place when, over several generations, individuals in one group reproduce more frequently among themselves than they do with individuals in other groups. J. Philippe Rushton
