Abstract: In the light of Marxist philosophy this paper deals with the problem of human ability and endowment. Four problems are discussed: 1) Endowment is an expression of the natural force; 2) Endowment is the natural basis of the development of ability; 3) Ability s the production of social life; 4)Heredltary determinism and environmental determinism are inreconcilable enemies of Marxism.

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