Reports an investigation which sought to ascertain whether a consensus existed as to the domain of knowledge included in Social Biology and whether this differed in content and approach from courses entitled Human Biology. Evidence suggested there are important significant differences both in content and approach. (EB)

Discusses the nature of man and considers various definitions of the meaning of human being. Concludes that to preserve the uniqueness of man we need to preserve his diversity. (BR)

Discusses the relevance of Social Biology's inclusion in the high school curriculum as being able to make a significant contribution to the development of the individual's intellectual skills and to the development of a social, political and moral man. (BR)

Describes the functional role of general education. Emphasis is placed on the need for every institution to implement a curriculum designed to focus on the scientific view of the nature of man. (EB)

The idea of evolution is examined in a historical perspective in this article. Considerable discussion is given to the works of Lamarck and Darwin. The evolutionary process is also examined with respect to philosophy, art and music history, and man's place in nature. References are included. (MA)