"veneer theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} veneer theory (uncountable)
  1. (psychology, philosophy) The idea that morality is simply a cultural manner that hides man's innate amorality. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy, Psychology
    Sense id: en-veneer_theory-en-noun-wepMLaZv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, psychology, sciences

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