Reaction to Gould

     This text argue about real meaning and implication for our histry of Blumenbach's theory of 5 classification of human. The change from Linnaeus'  4 classification to Blumenbach's 5 classification is not just addition of one classification. However, many scientists did not notice that order of human by criteria of virtue. Blumenbach himself thought this classification is token of his deep understanding but it is influenced on by the contect of the cultural speriority of  European ways.

    I thought what is Gould mainly trying to say through Blumenbach's example is that our perception is arbitrary and what we thinks  objective theory cannot fail to be sujective and influenced on by our mental factors or social background in some extent. 

    Gould refferd to Blumenbach's theory's influence on human society. He thought Blumenbach's theory encourage much social great sorrow. In other words, his theory promote racial problems. I thought this part is a little weak and specific fact that this theory influence on the historical events should be mentioned . I think it is sure Blumenbach's theory can be one evidence to show people's superiority. However, as Blumenbach's theory itself reflect previous widespread thinking that people in Europe is superior than other and his theory was result of such thinking. Thus, I think it is hard to think his theory was one cause of racial problems but I think it should be seen as one result of European's superior thought.