Galton’s Legacy: Eugenics And Inherited Traits

Sir Francis Galton set out to show that human traits are inherited and that they follow predictable patterns. He believed that by understanding these patterns, it would be possible to improve the human race. Galton’s work laid the foundation for the field of eugenics, which aimed to use scientific methods to improve the genetic qualities of future generations.

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