Robert Ardrey

Robert Ardrey was a playwright and writer who became a pivotal figure in revolutionizing thought on human nature. His early plays, influenced by his mentor Thornton Wilder, found success on Broadway and later gained international acclaim. Ardrey transitioned to screenwriting in Hollywood, establishing himself as a top-tier writer. He later relocated to Africa, where his research into human origins led to his most influential work. In this, Ardrey challenged prevailing social science assumptions, positing that human behavior is partly shaped by inherited instincts, a hypothesis later largely vindicated by science.