Hereditary Genius (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) An Inquiry Into Its Laws And Consequences

In 1869, Galton, a Victorian polymath, composed this first scientific study attempting to establish a link between lineage and accomplishment. In a work that remains controversial to this day, he reached the conclusion that intelligence and ability are inherited, and that intelligence itself is a major contributor to success in life. In the battle of nature versus nurture, Galton was of the opinion that nature will always win. Galton founded the science of Eugenics and coined the word in 1883. He investigated the families of great men and thought genius was hereditary.