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Clockwork Orange is full of examples of conditioning, and of behavioral psychology. It is presented in an overall negative light by Burgess, who held the view that conditioning robs man of his ability to choose, and thus robs him of his humanity and free will. While the conditioning concepts did "work" in the book, they worked too well, altering Alex's ability to fight for himself, enjoy music, literature, and even relations with others. In the end, it was the natural process of growth and change that altered Alex, not that of the meddling...
While this concept may not apply to all aspects of behavioral psychology, there is something to be said for the idea that man is far more than a simple biological reaction to his environment. He is a creature of free will, and it is that free will that makes him human. To remove that will is to remove the basic premise of being human.
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Burgess, a. (1962). A Clockwork Orange. New York: Penguin.
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Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. The author of this paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey though the story and examines several facets of its foundation. There were five sources used to complete this paper. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Throughout history, authors have used their works to explore various aspects of society. One of the most controversial yet analyzed works of literature in history is, A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess.
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