Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt

Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt, the founder of human ethology, pioneered the application of ethological principles to human behavior. His work examines human actions through a lens typically reserved for animal studies, comparing the communication behaviors of vertebrates. He also delved into the developmental behaviors of mammals and explored the natural history of behavioral patterns, such as love and hate. His innovative approach laid the groundwork for understanding human nature from a biological and evolutionary viewpoint.