Biological Determinism

Superior Summary of Key Points

Angela Saini’s ‘Superior: The Return of Race Science’ delves into the history and resurgence of race science, a discredited field that attempts to prove inherent differences between races. Saini uncovers how race science has infiltrated modern intellectual thought and discusses its dangerous implications. Through meticulous research and interviews, she reveals how biased scientific claims about race have been used to justify inequalities and explores the social and political forces driving the comeback of race-based biological determinism.