The Inheritance of Mental Characters

Abstract

I HAVE just read Dr. Archdall Reid's paper “Methods of Research,” communicated to the Eugenics Education Society. Situated as I am in Scotland, it was impossible for me to attend the discussion which I understand took place recently, and I had no opportunity of reading his paper until he sent it to me. He makes certain statements with regard to a very controversial point; the inheritance of mental characters; and, having had no chance of criticising these, I should be much obliged if you would give me the opportunity of doing so.