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In Full House: the Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould examines the transmission of excellence from one generation to the next, tracing the enduring influence of great thinkers and achievers from Plato to Darwin. Gould traces the origins and evolution of excellence, from Plato's idealized notion of the philosopher-king to Darwin's theory of natural selection. He shows how excellence has been passed from one generation to the next, through education, tradition, and example. Gould provides a unique and illuminating look at the history of excellence and its impact on our lives.; 8vo; 244 pages.