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Set in the 18th century, the narrative explores the contrasting philosophies of Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon in their quest to catalog Earth's biodiversity. Linnaeus favored rigid classifications, contributing terms like mammal and primate, yet promoted harmful pseudo-science. In contrast, Buffon embraced life's complexity, introducing concepts of reproduction and early evolutionary ideas while advocating against prejudice. Their rivalry not only shaped scientific discourse but also influenced perceptions of humanity's role in nature, leaving lasting impacts that resonate today.
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Every Living Thing, Jason Roberts
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- Rok vydání
- 2024
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- Titul
- Every Living Thing
- Podtitul
- The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Jason Roberts
- Vydavatel
- Random House Publishing Group
- Rok vydání
- 2024
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781984855206
- Série
- Štítky
- Naučná literatura, Skutečné příběhy, Životopisy, Věda & Matematika, Příroda, Přírodní vědy, Humor, Zvířata, Biologie, Autobiografie & Memoáry, Věda
- Hodnocení
- 4,35 z 5
- Anotace
- Set in the 18th century, the narrative explores the contrasting philosophies of Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon in their quest to catalog Earth's biodiversity. Linnaeus favored rigid classifications, contributing terms like mammal and primate, yet promoted harmful pseudo-science. In contrast, Buffon embraced life's complexity, introducing concepts of reproduction and early evolutionary ideas while advocating against prejudice. Their rivalry not only shaped scientific discourse but also influenced perceptions of humanity's role in nature, leaving lasting impacts that resonate today.