07/17/2026
For all that B.F Skinner gave to the world? He never once EVER declared himself an "expert" in behavior.
The first line of his book "About Behaviorism" that people don't want to read? States this clearly.
Behaviorism is not the Science of human behavior; it is the philosophy of that Science.
What is philosophy? It's a quest for knowledge. He is stating that he hasn't got it all figured out. If Skinner wouldn't declare himself an expert - what gives dog trainers or behaviorists the right to do so?
And when you call yourself an "expert" - it negates the philosophy. Ends the need to learn.
I have NEVER declared myself an expert in anything. We are not arrogant enough to carry "group expert" labels.
Here it is - direct from the book. The actual source material. Tell me I'm wrong.